Bitcoin self-custody, step by step
Set up a 2-of-3 bitcoin multisig. Properly.
Short, tested guides. No custody service, no account, nobody else holding your keys. Every page answers one question.
How 2-of-3 works
KEY 1
Brand A
at home
KEY 2
Brand B
second location
KEY 3
Brand C
lost? no problem
any 2 keys sign
Your bitcoin moves one key alone can’t spend
Where do you start?
Start here
New to self-custody
What a seed phrase is, what a hardware wallet does, and whether you need multisig at all.
Setup guide
Ready for multisig
Ten short steps, from buying the devices to a tested recovery. One page per step.
Advanced
Run your own node
Bitcoin Core over Tor, so your wallet stops asking someone else’s server about your addresses.
The setup in 10 steps
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Choose your gear
Wallet software
The app on your computer that combines the three keys.
Hardware wallets
Three devices, ideally three brands. Buy from the maker only.
Seed backups
Metal plates that survive fire and water. One per key.
The multisig checklist
Tick off every step in your browser, or print it and keep it with your backups. Your ticks stay on your device.