> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.getbold.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.getbold.io/bold-vault/vault-setup-guide.md).

# Vault Setup Guide

The Bold Vault lets you reduce the risk of loss or theft with its multisig 2-of-3 collaborative custody set-up. You hold two keys and Bold holds one as a backup. If you lose one key, Bold can help you recover your bitcoin. This also means that Bold cannot access your bitcoin without you. 

### How to setup a Vault in Bold

1. Fully verify your account. 
   1. If your account is not fully verified, go to [Getting Started](/getting-started/getting-started.md).
2. Navigate to the [vault page](https://app.getbold.io/vault) within Bold and click `Learn more`.
3. A `How it works` popup will appear. After reading this information, click `Get started`.
4. Create a name for your vault and click `Next`.
5. Gather 2 eligible Hardware Wallets and click `Next`.
   1. Visit the [supported hardware wallets](/bold-vault/supported-hardware-wallets.md) page to see recommended wallets.

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6. Back up your seed phrases for your wallets and click `Next`.&#x20;
7. Make sure you are using a supported browser or application for your wallet connection.&#x20;

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8. Select the hardware wallet you have and click either `Connect wallet` (for Trezor and Ledger) or `Upload file` (for Cold Card) to register your first wallet.
   1. Approve the wallet connection on your hardware device.&#x20;
9. `Name your key` and click `Register key`.&#x20;
10. Approve the wallet connection on your hardware device. Your first hardware wallet will be successfully paired with your vault. Click `Continue`.&#x20;
11. Select the hardware wallet you have and click either `Connect wallet` (for Trezor and Ledger) or `Upload file` (for Cold Card) to register your second wallet.
    1. Approve the wallet connection on your hardware device.&#x20;
12. `Name your key` and click `Register key`.&#x20;

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13. Your second hardware wallet is now successfully paired with your vault. Click `Continue`.&#x20;
    1. You will see your two named keys in the diagram.
14. Review the details of your `Vault` and click `Create vault`.

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15. Click the `Download icon` to download your `Key backup file`. Once it is downloaded, click `Continue`.
16. Your Bold Vault is fully set up.