# Laterr

> Laterr lets you schedule messages to your future self, delivered by email on the date you pick. Free, no account needed.

Laterr is a web application for sending time-delayed messages to yourself. Write a message, choose a delivery date, and Laterr delivers it to your inbox on that day. It's completely free with no account required. Laterr also supports scheduling phone calls to your future self — record a voice message and your phone rings on the date you choose.

## How It Works

1. Write a message
2. Pick a delivery date (up to 1 year in the future)
3. Enter your email address
4. Laterr delivers your message on the chosen date

Email delivery is the default and is always free. Phone call delivery is also available — Laterr calls your phone and plays your voice recording.

## Key Facts

- Founded: 2026
- Website: https://laterr.app
- Delivery methods: email (free), phone call (available)
- No account required — messages are tied to your email address
- Scheduling range: today up to 1 year in the future
- Emails delivered via Resend

## Use Cases

- Writing a letter to your future self for personal reflection
- Setting goals and checking in with yourself months later
- Capturing how you feel during a milestone before you forget
- Sending encouragement to yourself before a hard day
- New Year's resolutions — write what you hope to achieve, receive it next December
- Post-breakup or hard times — send yourself a pep talk for 3 months from now
- Birthday messages to yourself
- Accountability — tell future you what you committed to

## Pages

- [Home](https://laterr.app/): Schedule a message to your future self
- [Blog](https://laterr.app/blog/): Articles on journaling, self-reflection, and the psychology of connecting with your future self
- [Privacy Policy](https://laterr.app/privacy/): How Laterr handles your data
- [Terms of Service](https://laterr.app/terms/): Terms governing use of the service

## Blog Posts

- [Why writing to your future self changes everything](https://laterr.app/blog/why-writing-to-your-future-self-changes-everything/): Research-backed exploration of future self-continuity and why time-delayed messages shift your perspective.
- [The science behind time capsule messages](https://laterr.app/blog/the-science-behind-time-capsule-messages/): Neuroscience research by Hal Hershfield at UCLA showing that connecting with your future self improves decision-making and well-being.
- [5 messages worth sending to future you](https://laterr.app/blog/5-messages-worth-sending-to-future-you/): Five message ideas that your future self will actually appreciate receiving.
- [How to write a letter to your future self (+ free templates)](https://laterr.app/blog/how-to-write-a-letter-to-your-future-self/): Step-by-step guide with three ready-to-use templates.
- [Send a future email to yourself: the complete guide](https://laterr.app/blog/schedule-an-email-to-your-future-self/): How to send yourself an email that arrives days, months, or years from now.
- [10 reasons to send a message to your future self](https://laterr.app/blog/10-reasons-to-send-a-message-to-your-future-self/): Real reasons people send messages to their future selves, from New Year's check-ins to post-breakup pep talks.
- [25 prompts for your next letter to your future self](https://laterr.app/blog/25-prompts-for-your-next-letter-to-your-future-self/): Prompts and ideas organized by theme to help you write a meaningful message.
- [Send a future me email (free, no account needed)](https://laterr.app/blog/send-a-future-me-email/): How to send a future me email for free — and why it's worth doing.
- [Letter to yourself: what to write and how to send it](https://laterr.app/blog/letter-to-yourself/): What to write in a letter to yourself, with ideas, templates, and a free way to send it.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is Laterr?
Laterr is a free web app that lets you send a message to your future self, delivered by email on a date you choose. You write a message, pick a delivery date up to one year away, and Laterr delivers it when the time comes. Phone call delivery is also available.

### How much does Laterr cost?
Laterr is free. Email delivery costs nothing and there are no premium tiers or hidden fees.

### Do I need an account?
No. Laterr does not require account creation. Messages are tied to your email address.

### Can I schedule a phone call to my future self?
Yes. You can record a voice message and Laterr will call your phone on the scheduled date to play it back. Contact us to set it up.

### Can I cancel a scheduled message?
Yes. Every confirmation email includes a cancellation link.

### Is my message private?
Yes. Messages are stored securely and only delivered to the email address or phone number you provide. Laterr does not share or read your messages.

### What is future self-continuity?
Future self-continuity is a psychological concept researched by Hal Hershfield at UCLA. It describes the degree to which a person feels connected to who they will be in the future. People with high future self-continuity make better financial decisions, exercise more, and report higher life satisfaction. Writing letters to your future self is one way to increase future self-continuity.