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Create a wallet with Multi-share Backup

This article provides a step-by-step guide for creating a new wallet utilizing the Multi-share Backup scheme.

If you don’t understand how a Multi-share Backup works, please read our article: Multi-share Backup on Trezor.

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Multi-share backup is available on both the Trezor Model T and Safe models.

Important remarks before you start

  • You’ll be shown several 20-word lists, each displayed on your Trezor device’s screen.
  • These words never appear on your computer or mobile screen. Never enter these words into any other device. Entering them elsewhere can lead to loss of your assets.
  • These word lists are called recovery shares. You can combine them them to recover your wallet if your Trezor is lost, stolen, or destroyed.
  • Keep your recovery backup shares offline. Don’t take pictures, create digital copies, or upload them online.
  • Write down your recovery shares and consider using a backup solution like Trezor Keep Metal to store them securely on metal instead of paper.

For the easiest onboarding experience, book a Trezor Expert session to get up and running right away.

Creating a new Multi-share Backup wallet

The process shown below is performed using a Trezor Safe 5, but the steps remain the same for other supported devices.

  • Start Trezor Suite and connect your Trezor.
  • After firmware check / installation and device authenticity verification, in the Wallet step, choose Create new wallet:
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  • Then choose Multi-share Backup from the drop-down menu:
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  • Then click on Create wallet:
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  • Confirm you agree to the Terms & Conditions by swiping up on the touchscreen, then hold to confirm.
  • Once the wallet is created, tap to continue again to proceed; in Trezor Suite, select Continue to backup:
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  • In the next window, read and confirm that you've understood the instructions by checking the three boxes, then select Create backup:
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Follow the instructions displayed on your Trezor device in order to set the number of shares and threshold:

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  • Once you’ve written down all 20 words in order, hold to confirm on your Trezor.
  • You will then need to confirm you wrote down each share correctly by entering specific words requested by your Trezor.
  • Once you’ve confirmed each share, the wallet backup step is completed. Tap to continue, and proceed with the remainder of the onboarding process.
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