# Vault Backups

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**Vault backups are critical.** Without proper backups, device loss means permanent loss of access to funds.
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For comprehensive backup instructions, storage recommendations, and recovery procedures, see the [Backup & Recovery Guide](https://docs.vultisig.com/getting-started/getting-started/backup-recovery).

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## Quick Reference

### How to Backup

1. Go to **Settings** → **Vault Settings**
2. Select **Backup**
3. (Optional) Set an encryption password
4. Save the `.vult` file to a secure location
5. **Repeat for every device** in your vault

<figure><img src="https://644481292-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FfSRUQVZENEfvoqS6R0GO%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-a8f5f4681f249c9be38a558fb4eb28af95b02a1d%2Fimage%20(1)%20(1)%20(1)%20(1).png?alt=media" alt=""><figcaption><p>Backup in Settings</p></figcaption></figure>

### Video Guide

[![Backup Tutorial](https://644481292-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FfSRUQVZENEfvoqS6R0GO%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-1dacaac300d79719b75e11dc25226578aaa3bb60%2FTwitterVideoThumbnail.jpeg?alt=media)](https://twitter.com/iceman00008/status/1824686908368412732/video/1)

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## Key Points

* Each device has a **unique vault share** requiring its own backup
* Vault shares use the `.vult` extension
* **Never store multiple shares in the same location**
* Backups become invalid after [resharing](https://docs.vultisig.com/app-guide/vault-management/vault-reshare) — create new backups

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## Complete Guide

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[backup-recovery](https://docs.vultisig.com/getting-started/getting-started/backup-recovery)
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