# Overview

Welcome to Vultisig! This guide will get you up and running with the most secure self-custodial wallet in crypto.

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**Critical: Backup Your Vault**

Your vault backup is the ONLY way to recover access if you lose a device. Read the [Backup & Recovery](https://docs.vultisig.com/getting-started/backup-recovery) guide before storing any significant funds.
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## Quick Start Path

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>1. Download &#x26; Install</strong></td><td>Get Vultisig on your devices</td><td><a href="download-install">download-install</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>2. Create Your Vault</strong></td><td>Set up your first vault in minutes</td><td><a href="create-vault">create-vault</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>3. Backup Your Vault</strong></td><td>Essential - protect your assets</td><td><a href="backup-recovery">backup-recovery</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>4. First Transaction</strong></td><td>Send or receive your first crypto</td><td><a href="first-transaction">first-transaction</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

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## What Makes Vultisig Different?

| Traditional Wallets                   | Vultisig                                    |
| ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------- |
| Seed phrase (single point of failure) | No seed phrases - distributed vault shares  |
| One device controls everything        | Multi-device security by design             |
| Hardware wallet required for security | Your existing devices become secure signers |
| Single-chain or limited chains        | 30+ blockchains from one vault              |

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## Choose Your Path

**Using the Vultisig app?**

* [Fast Vault](https://docs.vultisig.com/app-guide/creating-a-vault/fast-vault) - single device, quick setup
* [Secure Vault](https://docs.vultisig.com/app-guide/creating-a-vault/secure-vault) - multi-device, maximum security

**Building with the SDK or CLI?**

* [SDK Developer Docs](https://docs.vultisig.com/developer-docs/vultisig-sdk) - TypeScript SDK for web apps, backends, and AI agents
* [CLI Documentation](https://docs.vultisig.com/developer-docs/vultisig-sdk/cli) - Command-line wallet for scripts and automation

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## Need Help?

* [FAQ](https://docs.vultisig.com/help-and-legal/faq) - Common questions answered
* [Discord Community](https://discord.com/invite/9wrAfNSRpS) - Get help from the team and community