Restore a Vault Backup
About the Vault Backup
This tool uses Shamir's secret sharing scheme, scrypt, and AES-256 to decrypt your vault key, then uses the key to decrypt your backup with AES-256.
None of your information is ever sent to a server.
Learn more about the safety and security of this site on the about page.
Are you storing your cryptocurrency in an online wallet or exchange?
You are not in control of your own cryptocurrency.
Online wallets are a common target for hackers, and if the company that holds your coins gets hacked or closes their doors, you are likely to lose access to your coins.
You should use a desktop wallet or a hardware wallet. The backup methods on this site do not apply to online wallets.
We've done everything we can to make this site safe and reliable, however:
We are not liable for any losses resulting in the use of this site. By using this site, you agree to the
terms and conditions.
Before following the directions on this webpage, do one of the following to reduce the chances of your cryptocurrency being stolen:
Moderately secure method
- Ensure that your device is free of any viruses. free of any viruses. free of any viruses.
- Open this page in a new incognito InPrivate private window.
- Disconnect or turn off your internet.
Very secure method
- Download this webpage and save it to a USB drive.
- Install the Tails Linux distribution on a DVD or another USB drive. Tails runs completely in memory and saves nothing to the hard drive, making it a secure option for handling sensitive data.
- Disconnect your internet and boot Tails.
- Open the copy of this page that you saved to your USB drive.
- Use the on-screen keyboard when typing sensitive information to thwart hardware keyloggers.
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Scan your Vault Key QR code
For the safety of your sensitive information, make sure your internet is disconnected.
Scan your vault key QR code below, or use any QR reader app and paste the result below.
Scan the QR code that has this image:
Successfully scanned the QR code.
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Scan your Vault Backup QR code
Scan your backup QR code below, or use any QR reader app and paste the result below.
Scan the QR code that has this image:
Successfully scanned the QR code.
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Enter the passwords for your vault key
Enter at least as many passwords as is required by the vault key. The passwords may be entered in any order.
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Tip: using a phone? Decryption is much faster on a computer.
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Restore your wallet
If you need to copy your secret information, write it onto a piece of paper.
Follow your cryptocurrency wallet's instructions for restoring a backup from a recovery phrase or private key.
After restoring your wallet, destroy the piece of paper that you wrote your secret information onto.
If you are just testing if your backup works, follow the remaining steps on the backup page.
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Show some love
If this site helped you, please consider spreading the word and/or donating a few fractions of a coin. Scroll to the bottom of the page for donation addresses.
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Cleanup
Close this web page when you are finished, and reconnect to the internet.