How to create a vault

Step-by-step: create a multi-device vault in THORWallet, pair your devices with a QR code and save a backup on each one.

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Short answer

Choose Multisig Wallet when you create a wallet, tap Start on the first device and Pair on the others, scan the QR code and wait until all devices finish. Then back up every device.

On this page

You create a vault on all of its devices in one session. One device starts, the others join by scanning a QR code, and each device ends up with its own share.

Before you start

  • Have at least 2 devices with the THORWallet iOS app, updated to the latest version.
  • Connect every device to the internet. They do not need to be on the same Wi-Fi.
  • Decide how many devices the vault gets. At least two thirds of them must sign later: 2 of 2, 2 of 3 or 3 of 4. For a different setup later, you create a new vault.
  • Decide where each backup file will be stored. Each device needs its own safe place.

Steps on the first device

  1. On a new install, tap the create button on the welcome screen and set your passcode. If you already have a wallet, open the wallet list and tap Create.
  2. On the Create Wallet screen, tap Multisig Wallet.
  3. Tap Start.
  4. Enter a Vault name and tap Continue.
  5. The device shows a QR code and Looking for devices. Leave this screen open.
The Create vault screen.

Steps on every other device

  1. Go the same way to Create Wallet > Multisig Wallet.
  2. Tap Pair. On the Pair Vault screen, tap Pair again.
  3. Scan the QR code shown on the first device.
  4. Keep THORWallet open. The device waits until the first device starts the creation.
Warning

Only pair devices that are yours. Never join a vault because another person sent you a code or a link. Support never sends one.

Finish on the first device

  1. Each device that scanned the code appears under Select the pairing devices. Check that all of your devices are selected and tap Continue.
  2. The review screen lists every share, with This device marked. Tap Continue.
  3. The devices now create the vault together. Keep THORWallet open on all devices until every device shows that it is done.
  4. Back up each device right away. See How to back up and restore a vault.
Warning

Do not close the app or leave the screen while the vault is being created. If a device leaves before its share is saved, that share is lost and the device can never sign for this vault.

After the vault is created

  • The vault appears in your wallet list on every device.
  • Settings > Vault Details shows the vault name and the list of devices, with this device marked.
  • Receive a small amount first and send it back out, so you know signing works on your devices before you move larger funds.

If something goes wrong

The first device keeps showing "Looking for devices"

Check that every device is online and has THORWallet open on screen, then scan the code again. If it still fails, go back on all devices and start again from step 1. A new session creates a new QR code.

"Creating the vault failed"

Nothing was saved on that device. Start the pairing again on all devices.

More cases are in Vault troubleshooting. Support will never ask for your recovery phrase, your vault backup files or their passwords.

Common questions

Do the devices need to be on the same Wi-Fi?

No. Each device needs a working connection and THORWallet open on screen.

How many devices do I need?

At least two. With two devices both must sign every transaction. With three devices, two are enough.

Can I create a vault on Android?

Vaults are available in the iOS app in the current version.

Can I add another device later?

Decide the number of devices before you start. If you need a different setup later, create a new vault and move your funds.

Does creating a vault cost anything?

No. Creating a vault is free. You only pay network fees when you send.

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