Keeping your wallet backup (recovery seed) safe is a vital aspect of managing your bitcoin and crypto assets responsibly. The Trezor Keep Metal is here to make this process as simple and secure as possible.
In this guide, we walk you through each step to help you set up your Trezor Keep Metal correctly, ensuring peace of mind in self-custody.
What do you need?
Trezor Keep Metal
Capsule chamber
Punching tool
Pre-marking pen
Tamper-evident stickers
You'll also need your completed recovery seed card from your hardware wallet. (not included)
Video walkthrough
Step 1: Prepare the Capsule
Remove the punching tool and set it aside for now.
Unscrew and remove the capsule chamber.
Place the capsule chamber back in the tray box where the punching tool was initially located, ensuring it fits securely to prevent any damage during the punching process.
Step 2: Understand the layout
Familiarize yourself with the layout where each A-Z row corresponds to one letter of your recovery seed word. Follow this pattern:
First letter on the first row
Second letter on the second row
Repeat for the third and fourth letters
Note that you'll be working with the first four letters of each recovery seed word.
Step 3: Marking and punching
1. Pre-marking
Use the pre-marking pen to mark the first four letters of each recovery seed word.
2. Punching
Position the punching tool on the pre-marked letters.
Press down with sufficient force until you hear a click, indicating the surface has been punched through.
Step 4: Storing your wallet backup (recovery seed) card (Optional)
Roll and place the card in the capsule chamber for quick and easy wallet recovery in the future.
Seal the recovery seed card using the provided T-shaped sticker, allowing it to overhang the edge of the rolled card.
Step 5: Sealing the capsule
Close the capsule.
Secure it using the short horizontal tamper-evident sticker, placing it vertically over the capsule seal.
Note that each sticker has a unique ID and is for one-time use, helping you to confirm that your Trezor Keep Metal remains uncompromised.
Congratulations that’s it! You have now secured your recovery seed backup using Trezor Keep Metal. Remember, taking the time to safely store your recovery seed is a proactive step in ensuring the security of your crypto assets. With Trezor Keep Metal, you are not just storing information; you are securing a future with peace of mind.