Frequently Asked Questions

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  • What is Tribute?
    Tribute is a platform to create digital memorials that celebrate and preserve memories of loved ones. It brings together life stories, photos, albums, and guest messages in one place.
  • Do I need an account to view a Tribute?
    No. Anyone with the link can view a public Tribute. For private Tributes, a passcode is required.
  • Can I access Tributes on mobile?
    Yes. Tribute is optimized for all modern browsers on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
  • What browsers are supported?
    Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge. Internet Explorer is not supported.
  • Who can see my Tribute?
    You choose visibility: make it Public (anyone with the link) or Private (accessible only with a passcode).
  • How do private Tributes work?
    When a Tribute is private, visitors must enter a passcode before they can view the content.
  • What if I forget the passcode?
    Only the Tribute owner can reset the passcode. Contact them directly to regain access.
  • Can I change a Tribute from public to private later?
    Yes. Owners can update visibility and passcodes at any time.
  • Can people leave messages without an account?
    Yes. Visitors can write messages with their name or post anonymously.
  • Do messages appear instantly?
    No. All messages are submitted for review. Owners and moderators must approve them before they appear.
  • Can I remove inappropriate messages?
    Yes. Owners and moderators can delete or reject any submitted message.
  • How long can a message be?
    Messages can be up to 1000 characters.
  • Can I see who posted anonymously?
    No. Anonymous posts do not show identifying information.
  • What media can I upload?
    You can upload photos (JPEG, PNG, HEIC) and videos (MP4/MOV). You can also add captions and organize them into albums.
  • Can I reorder album items?
    Yes. Uploaded items support order indexes so you can rearrange them.
  • Is there a limit on the number of albums?
    There is no strict limit, but for best performance we recommend keeping albums organized and splitting large collections.
  • What happens if an upload fails?
    You can retry the upload. If the file type or size is unsupported, the system will display an error.
  • Can I update or replace an avatar portrait?
    Yes. Owners can change the portrait at any time. It will update automatically across the Tribute.
  • What is the Life Journey feature?
    Life Journey lets you add milestones like birth, graduation, marriage, and achievements with dates and descriptions.
  • Can I edit or reorder Life Journey events?
    Yes. You can update details and use the order index to adjust their position on the timeline.
  • Can Life Journey events include photos?
    At the moment, events support text and dates. You can add related photos in albums.
  • What downloads are available?
    Tributes support QR Cards, Memory Books, and Guest Books (as PDF files).
  • How do QR Cards work?
    QR Cards generate a printable PNG with the Tribute’s QR code and portrait for programs, posters, or keepsakes.
  • Why is the portrait missing in my QR Card?
    Ensure a portrait image is uploaded. If the image is from an external site, re-upload it directly into Tribute.
  • What is a Memory Book?
    A Memory Book is a formatted PDF export of shared stories, photos, and milestones.
  • What is a Guest Book?
    A Guest Book is a PDF export of all approved guest messages.
  • What are Anniversary Reminders?
    You can subscribe to receive an email or SMS reminder on the anniversary of a loved one’s passing.
  • What phone numbers are supported?
    Currently, only valid Kenyan numbers are supported (format: +2547xxxxxxxx).
  • Can I subscribe to multiple Tributes?
    Yes. You can sign up for reminders on as many Tributes as you wish.
  • Can I unsubscribe from reminders?
    Yes. Each reminder email or SMS includes an unsubscribe link.
  • How long is Tribute data stored?
    Tribute files and messages are kept as long as the Tribute remains active. We recommend keeping personal backups.
  • Is my data secure?
    Yes. All data is stored securely and private Tributes require passcodes for access.
  • How do I contact support?
    Visit the Contact page on our site and send us a message. We’ll respond as quickly as possible.