HOW TO USE SEED24 - USER GUIDE FOR METAL BACKUP SOLUTION
Getting Started with Cryptosteel Seed24
The Cryptosteel Seed24 is a secure Metal Backup System for password and hardware wallet recovery. It provides robust protection for 24-word recovery seed phrases and alphanumeric strings up to 123 characters long. Before assembly, please ensure that all components are included and that you are in a private location, away from cameras or prying eyes. This guide will walk you through the setup process.
Before assembly, please ensure your set is complete and that you are in a private location, away from cameras or prying eyes.
1. Lay tiles on a flat surface.
Spell out your password or recovery seed, placing separators between words.
For mnemonic seeds, shorten the words to the first four letters.
2. Insert a cotter pin into one of the core slots.
Pull firmly in both directions to bend its pins to lock in place.
Watch the video how to insert a cotter pin into the core slots.
3. Slide password tiles in order onto the core, dividing the words with separators.
4. Once the complete password is assembled on the core, lock in the final
cotter pin by pushing and pulling its pins.
Check that both cotter pins are
securely locked. Never remove the cotter pins to read your backup!
5. Go through the restore procedure to verify your metal backup.
Read your backup, write it down on paper, and enter it into the hardware wallet. Perform the test restore procedure. If you completed it correctly, your data is safe. Destroy any paper copies of your password. Never remove the cotter pins to read your backup.
6. Upgrade module.
Insert the core into the shell capsule and firmly screw on the cap.
7. Tamper Evidence Seal.
Thread the wire through holes at both ends of the capsule and into
the plastic seal. Tighten the wires. Empress the plunger of the seal,
until you hear a “click”. You can press the unit face down on a hard
surface.It is impossible to open the capsule without damaging the seal.
Watch the video how to assemble the seal.
The Cryptosteel Seed24 is currently available as a complete set that includes all components needed for a comprehensive backup. It offers the full functionality of the original Capsule, plus the option to store the seed core separately, either in a differently colored capsule shell or in an entirely different container. You can also order replacement parts by contacting our Customer Care team.
WATCH THE HOW-TO VIDEOS
Easy instructions for assembling your Seed System Metal Backup
HOW TO READ YOUR BACKUP
HOW TO INSERT A COTTER PIN INTO ONE OF THE SEED SYSTEM CORE SLOTS
Troubleshooting
Use a hard surface, like a table, to press the latch of the seal against it, until you hear the click.
Never remove the cotter pin – if you do, the letter tiles may scatter, and you could lose the saved order. To read your backup, lay the device on a flat surface and carefully slide the tiles along the core one by one using the tip of a pencil or your fingernail.
You can customize it to your needs by purchasing separate sets of tiles with letters, numbers, and special characters.
The fastener in the Seed24 has been replaced with a foolproof cotter-pin. This cotter-pin is double-sided, featuring two metal prongs, which prevent incorrect installation. The prongs are pre-bent to facilitate easy and secure locking in place without the need for any tools. This design enhancement improves the security and ease of use of the Seed24 system.
Yes, the letter tiles and all functional elements from the Cryptosteel Capsule will work with the Seed system. The Cryptosteel Cassette is an entirely different mechanism, and there is no interoperability between them.
You need to secure the Seed24 backup using cotter pins that come with the system. The first cotter pin should be inserted before placing any tiles to secure one end of the core. After arranging the tiles, another cotter pin must be installed on the other end to lock them in place. This prevents the tiles from scattering. To read your backup, simply slide the tiles along the core without removing the cotter pins.
Looking for extra tiles, a capsule shell, or a tamper-proof seal? Find exactly what you need on the official Cryptosteel store.