Steel Plate Setup Guide

This guide walks you through stamping a 12/18/24‑word seed phrase into stainless steel. Take your time and verify every character as you go.

  1. Prepare your workspace: Use a stable surface, good lighting, and keep your seed phrase out of view of cameras.
  2. Choose your word count: Most wallets use 12 or 24 words. Pick the matching layout on your plate(s).
  3. Stamp one character at a time: Place the letter stamp into the alignment mold, confirm orientation, then tap firmly with a hammer.
  4. Verify continuously: After each word, compare the stamped result with the original phrase before moving on.
  5. Create redundancy: Use the second plate as a backup, or use a split strategy (see Storage Strategies).
  6. Seal & store: Apply tamper‑evident seals and store in a secure, discreet location.

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