How to Add a Memory
Your life is full of moments worth holding onto — the ones that shaped you, made you laugh, taught you something, or simply meant a lot. In Paige, a [GLOSSARY: memory] can be a way to capture those moments and pass them forward to the people you love, on your timeline.
This article walks you through exactly how to create one.
Table of Contents
Step-by-Step: Creating a Memory
What Happens After You Save
Common Questions
Need a Little Inspiration?
Step-by-Step: Creating a Memory
1. Go to the Memories section.
From your dashboard, look for the Messages & Memories tile and click "Record a memory →" — or navigate directly to Memories using the top navigation bar.
2. Click "+ Create a memory."
On the Memories listing page, you'll see your timeline. If this is your first memory, a dashed box with "+ Create a memory" will be waiting for you. Go ahead and click it — this opens the memory creation form.
3. Name your memory.
In the field labeled "Name your memory," give your memory a title. It doesn't need to be perfect. A simple, descriptive name like Summer road trip with Dad or The day I got the job works just fine. You can always update it later.
Think of the title as your own shorthand. It's how this memory will appear in your timeline, so something that feels meaningful to you is a great place to start.
4. Choose a memory type.
The dropdown labeled "What type of memory are you creating?" gives you 18 categories to choose from.
- Friends & Neighbors
- Weddings & Anniversaries
- Love & Partnership
- Travel & Adventures
- Kids & Parenting
- Passions, Hobbies & Creativity
- Career & Work Life
- Life Lessons & Thoughts of Gratitude
- Growing Up & Family Life
- Challenges, Resilience & New Beginnings
- Life Milestones
- Family Legacy & History
- Holidays, Traditions & Ceremonies
- Faith & Philosophies
- School & Education
- Retirement
- How I'd Like to Be Remembered
- Other Memories and Thoughts
5. Add a date.
The field "When did this memory take place?" includes a date picker. This field is required, but being exact isn't the point — if you can't quite place when something happened, simply choose whatever date feels closest. A year, a season you remember, a general era of your life. What matters is capturing the memory, not sweating the exact details.
6. Write your memory.
The Note/Message text area is where the heart of your memory lives. Write as much or as little as feels right. You might describe what happened, how it felt, what you want someone to know about it, or why it matters to you.
Not sure where to start? Look for the "Need help getting started? Try answering a prompt" section just below the text area. Paige will offer a few guided prompts based on the memory type you selected, things like "A friend who's been there through it all" or "An inside joke or tradition we always shared." You can click Add + to pull a prompt into your notes, or Skip × to move past it. These prompts are there to help, not to box you in.
7. Add a photo or video (optional).
Want to pair your words with a visual? Use the media upload area. You can drag a file directly onto it or click "Browse Files" to find something on your device. Photos, videos, and other media can be a wonderful way to anchor a memory.
A best practice is to check your file format and size before uploading. If a file doesn't upload as expected, try a different format or a smaller file size.
8. Choose who to share it with (optional).
If you'd like to share this memory with specific contacts, click "Select contacts and schedule." This opens a panel where you can:
- Choose one or more contacts from your contacts list
- Set a delivery timing:
- Immediately — your contact can see it right away
- Later — schedule it for a specific future date
- Delegates can trigger — a delegate you've designated will decide when to send it
- After-death / in case of emergency — it's delivered only when that moment comes
Sharing is entirely optional. You can save a memory just for yourself as part of your own personal timeline without sending it to anyone.
9. Save your memory.
When you're ready, click Save Memory. Your memory will appear in your timeline on the Memories page.
That's it — your memory has been saved. You can return to it anytime to edit, add to it, or share it when the time feels right.
What Happens After You Save
Once saved, your memory will appear as a card in your Memories timeline. If you chose to share it immediately, your designated contacts will receive it based on the delivery method you selected. If you scheduled it for later or set it to deliver after-death, Paige will hold onto it until then.
You can also view memories that have been shared with you by clicking the "View Shared Memories" button at the top of the Memories page.
Common Questions
"Can I edit a memory after I save it?"
Yes. You can return to any saved memory from your timeline and make updates at any time, whether that's adding more detail, changing the title, or attaching a photo you forgot to include.
"What if I'm not sure what category to pick?"
That's completely okay. Other Memories and Thoughts is always a safe home for anything that doesn't fit neatly into a category. The type you choose doesn't change how the memory is stored or delivered — it's mostly there to help guide your writing with relevant prompts.
"Can I create more than one memory?"
Absolutely. There's no limit. Your timeline can grow as you do, one memory at a time, or in a burst of storytelling on a rainy afternoon.
"What's the difference between a Memory and a Message?"
A memory tends to be about the past, capturing a moment, a story, or a part of your life. A message is often more forward-looking — advice, wishes, celebrations, or words you want someone to receive at a specific moment. Both live in the Messages & Memories section of your Paige account, and both can be scheduled for future delivery.
Need a Little Inspiration?
If you find yourself staring at a blank page, that's a very normal feeling. Start with something small and specific such as a single moment, a person who mattered, a lesson you'd want someone to carry. The guided prompts inside the form can be a helpful nudge, and Paige's blog is another place you can turn to for ideas.