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How to use the Trezor Keep Metal

Keeping your wallet backup (formerly recovery seed) safe is a vital aspect of managing your bitcoin and crypto assets responsibly. The Trezor Keep Metal makes this process simple and secure.

Trezor Keep Metal is compatible with both Single-share and Multi-share Backup schemes.

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.

Trezor Keep Metal holds only the first 4 letters of each word. These are unique across the BIP39/SLIP39 wordlists, so no ambiguity or security risk exists.

Table of Contents

What do you need?

  • Trezor Keep Metal
  • Capsule chamber
  • Punching tool
  • Pre-marking pen
  • Tamper-evident stickers
  • Your completed backup card from your hardware wallet (not included)

Video walkthrough

Step 1: Prepare the capsule

  • Remove the punching tool and set it aside.
  • Unscrew and remove the capsule chamber.
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  • Place the capsule chamber back into the tray box to secure it during punching.
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Step 2: Understand the layout

Each A–Z row corresponds to one letter of your wallet backup word. Follow this sequence

  • 1st letter → 1st row
  • 2nd letter → 2nd row
  • 3rd letter → 3rd row
  • 4th letter → 4th row

You'll only punch the first four letters of each word.

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Step 3: Marking and punching

Pre-marking

  • Use the pre-marking pen to mark the first 4 letters of each word.

Punching

  • Position the punching tool over the marked letter.
  • Press down firmly until you hear a click.
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Step 4: (Optional) Storing your wallet backup card

  • Roll the wallet backup card and place it inside the capsule.
  • Seal it using the T-shaped sticker, allowing it to overhang for easy access.

Step 5: Sealing the capsule

Close the capsule.

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Secure it with the short, horizontal tamper-evident sticker placed vertically over the seal.

  • Each sticker is unique and one-time-use only.
  • Use it to check if the Keep Metal has been tampered with.
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Congratulations, that’s it! You have now secured your wallet backup using Trezor Keep Metal. Remember, taking the time to safely store your wallet backup 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.

Stay safe and happy HODLing!

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