> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.vultisig.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.vultisig.com/app-guide/creating-a-vault/secure-vault.md).

# Secure Vault

## Overview

Secure Vault offers the highest level of security—the "cold wallet" equivalent in Vultisig. These vaults consist solely of user-controlled devices with no third-party involvement.

A minimum of two devices is required; three or more is recommended for redundancy. Additional devices increase the signing threshold and enhance security.

<figure><img src="/files/43aYnr9Htkyaz9e6N19A" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="info" %}
Secure Vaults are ideal for shared wallets among multiple users and DAOs.
{% endhint %}

***

## Threshold Configurations

Secure Vaults use an `m`-of-`n` threshold where `m` is at least 67% of `n`. Common configurations:

| Setup      | Devices | Signing | Redundancy     | Recommendation   |
| ---------- | ------- | ------- | -------------- | ---------------- |
| **2-of-3** | 3       | 2       | Yes (1 device) | **Recommended**  |
| **3-of-4** | 4       | 3       | Yes (1 device) | Maximum security |
| **2-of-2** | 2       | 2       | No             | Not recommended  |

{% hint style="info" %}
**Best practice for maximum redundancy:**

1. Use 3 different platforms (Mac, iOS, Android)
2. Encrypt vault shares with 3 different passwords
3. Store shares in 3 different cloud providers (Google, iCloud, Dropbox)
4. Use unique email addresses with 2FA for each cloud account

This setup allows recovery from anywhere in the world with just email access and passwords—no hardware wallets or seed phrases required.
{% endhint %}

***

## Creation Steps

**Requirements:**

* One initiating device
* One or more pairing devices

<figure><img src="/files/yquJJ4gKLJuxh6QMItwV" alt="" width="375"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### On the Initiating Device

1. Select **Secure Vault** option

<figure><img src="/files/r71T7U6owhSmEK9Tw4ug" alt="" width="375"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

2. Choose a vault name
3. A QR code will appear for pairing devices

<figure><img src="/files/5Pqi8bH1Bkk5CWisVSAO" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### On Pairing Devices

4. Select **Scan QR code** and scan the initiating device's QR

<figure><img src="/files/oliQ0naX5ynLfZiItcAB" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Complete Setup

5. When all devices are connected, tap **Next** on the initiating device
6. Wait for keygen to complete on all devices

<figure><img src="/files/Mw4wiC3lZsw6rhXvGdKZ" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

***

## Network Options

| Mode         | Description                | Use Case                               |
| ------------ | -------------------------- | -------------------------------------- |
| **Internet** | Uses Vultisig relay server | Devices on different networks          |
| **Local**    | Uses local WiFi (mDNS)     | Same network, may not work on all WiFi |

<figure><img src="/files/uA9rSGJwYyPEmZ92fHf2" alt="" width="281"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

***

## After Creation

{% hint style="warning" %}
**Immediately backup every device** after vault creation. Without backups, device loss can mean permanent fund loss.

See [Backup & Recovery](/getting-started/backup-recovery.md) for detailed instructions.
{% endhint %}


---

# Agent Instructions
This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com.

## Querying This Documentation
If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter:

```
GET https://docs.vultisig.com/app-guide/creating-a-vault/secure-vault.md?ask=<question>&goal=<endgoal>
```

`ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
`goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal.

The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.