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# Key Replacement

### Key Replacement

1. Navigate to the [Vault page](https://app.getbold.io/vault) in your account.
2. Click `Settings`.

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3. You will see your `Vault's` name and the two connected hardware wallets that contain your two  keys. Click the `Edit icon`.

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4. You will see the name of the key, the key address, and the option to replace your key. Click `Replace key`.
5. You will see the key you are going to replace. Click `Continue`.
6. A `Vault address warning` message reminds you that after you replace your key, you must never send bitcoin to any of the addresses you used in the past to send bitcoin to your Bold Vault. Click `I understand`.
7. Make sure you are using a supported browser or application and click `Next`.
8. Select the manufacturer of the of the replacement `Hardware wallet` and click `Connect wallet`.

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9. Follow the prompts on your hardware wallet to connect your replacement key to your `Vault`. After your new wallet is connected, name your new key and review the details. Then click `Register key`.

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10. Confirm the details of your `Old key` and the `New key`. Then click `Confirm`.&#x20;
11. Download your `New key backup file` and click `Continue`.&#x20;

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**Save your backup file somewhere safe**, where you will never lose it.
{% endhint %}

12. Your key replacement is now complete.

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Do not reuse vault addresses from before the key replacement. Doing so will result in loss of funds.&#x20;
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