# Security checklist ### Wallet setup checklist * [ ] Choose a reputable wallet (hardware wallet recommended for significant amounts). * [ ] Buy the wallet from the official source (avoid secondhand devices). * [ ] Verify the integrity of the device (check for tampering, compare to photos on official site). * [ ] Follow the setup guide carefully. * [ ] Generate your seed phrase securely (use the device's entropy if possible). * [ ] Write down the seed phrase clearly and double-check it. * [ ] Store the seed phrase securely (offline, multiple locations, consider engraving on metal). * [ ] Set a strong PIN or passphrase on the device. * [ ] Enable 2FA or a password if the option exists. * [ ] Backup the wallet if it allows for it. ### Backup checklist * [ ] Ensure you have your seed phrase written down clearly and correctly. * [ ] Store the seed phrase in multiple secure locations (home safe, bank vault, with a trusted family member). * [ ] Consider engraving the seed phrase on a metal plate for durability. * [ ] If using a software wallet, make sure you have a backup of the wallet file as well. * [ ] Set calendar reminders to periodically check on your backups. * [ ] Have a plan for your backups in case of emergency situations (fire, flood, etc.). * [ ] Ensure your trusted contacts know how to access your backups in case something happens to you. --- # Agent Instructions: 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: ``` GET https://bitcoin-well.gitbook.io/sovereignty-guide-by-bitcoin-well/security-checklist.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. 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.