Recovery Phrase Backup Planner – Create a Safe Backup Strategy
Generate a safer recovery phrase backup plan by answering a few questions about your current wallet backup setup.
Do NOT enter your recovery phrase. This tool does not collect any data.
Private planner
No phrase input or storage
The planner uses simple browser state only. It has no backend, no login, and no user data storage.
Recommended backup strategy
Improve backup resilience
Your plan should reduce single point failure risk by adding copies, separating locations, or improving backup durability.
Number of copies
Two or three copies
Storage locations
Use multiple secure physical locations
Storage type
Metal backup for the primary copy, with paper only as a temporary or secondary copy
Clear steps
- Add at least one more offline backup copy so a single lost or damaged copy does not lock you out.
- Move one backup to a separate secure location to reduce single location failure risk.
Next steps
Hardware Wallets and Storage Guides
Review hardware wallet options and recovery phrase storage guidance before moving meaningful funds or changing your backup setup.
Recovery Phrase Safety Rules
- Never store your recovery phrase digitally in screenshots, notes apps, email, cloud drives, or chats.
- Never share your phrase with support agents, websites, forms, apps, or recovery services.
- Avoid a single point of failure by keeping backups offline, private, and separated when appropriate.
FAQ
Recovery Backup Questions
How many backup copies should I have?+
Many users keep two or three offline copies so one lost or damaged backup does not lock them out. Keep each copy private and avoid creating more copies than you can secure.
Is paper backup safe?+
Paper can be safe for smaller amounts if it is written clearly, stored offline, and protected from theft, water, fire, and accidental disposal.
Should I use metal backup?+
Metal backup is worth considering for larger balances or long-term storage because it can be more resistant to fire, water, and physical damage than paper.
Where should I store backups?+
Use secure physical locations that only trusted access can reach. For meaningful funds, separate locations reduce the risk that one event destroys every backup.