The answer, step by step
- 01Recovery codes for other services
They can be normal sensitive items labeled with service, generation date, and update history.
- 02Vault's own phrase
Keep it offline, separate, and controlled; do not store it back inside the same vault.
- 03Avoid one failure domain
The phone, Apple Account, ciphertext, and final recovery credential should not all depend on one point of failure.
- 04Run periodic drills
Verify a paper copy against a test environment before an actual disaster.
How to check this claim
Inventory what every recovery credential restores, where it is stored, and who can access it. Confirm that Vault's own phrase does not appear in Photos, Notes, email, cloud drives, or a Vault item.
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Direct answers
Can I store another wallet's recovery words in Vault?
Technically they can be sensitive text, but evaluate asset risk, export paths, and whether a dedicated hardware wallet is appropriate. Vault is not a hardware wallet.
Can I store Vault's phrase inside Vault?
No. It creates a circular recovery dependency and weakens offline recovery.
Is a paper backup safe?
It reduces network exposure but still requires fire, moisture, observation, and access controls.