Important Historian 4 Security Update: What You Need to Know
By FOREVER • September 3, 2026
Beginning October 1, 2026, FOREVER® will implement important security enhancements across our systems to better protect our clients and their memories.
Because Historian™ 4 is now more than 20 years old, it cannot support these new security requirements. As a result, several FOREVER-connected features in Historian 4 will no longer be available after September 30, 2026.
What Will Change?
Starting October 1, users will no longer be able to:
• Print from Historian 4
• Activate Historian 4 on a new or different computer
• Upload photos or projects from Historian 4 to a FOREVER Account
• Download photos from a FOREVER Account into Historian 4
If Historian 4 is already installed on your computer, it may continue to function locally, but these connected features will be discontinued.
Upgrade to Historian 6 and Save $60
To help make the transition easier, we're offering Historian 4 users $60 off Historian 6 through September 30, 2026.
With Historian 6, you'll enjoy:
• Improved Facial Recognition
• Enhanced Auto Fix tools
• A redesigned connection to your FOREVER Account
• The ability to share photos to Artisan® 6
• Recognition of files stored in FOREVER
• Enhanced security
Special upgrade offer: Save $60 and get Historian 6 for only $99.99 through September 30 at 11:59pm PT. Use code: HISTORIANUPGRADE
Protect Your Memories for the Long Term
This update is also a reminder that memories stored on a single computer remain vulnerable to hard drive failures, accidental deletion, cyber threats, and changing technology.
While Historian helps you create and organize your memories, FOREVER Storage provides a secure, permanent digital home for them, with professional management and triple backup protection designed to preserve your memories for generations.
Whether you choose Historian 6, FOREVER Storage, or both, now is the perfect time to ensure your photos, projects, and family history remain protected for the future.