Verification Reminders

Set up periodic health checks to verify your wallets are working and backups are accessible.

Why Verify Regularly?

Hardware wallets and seed backups can fail or become inaccessible over time:

  • Devices can malfunction or become damaged
  • Batteries may die (for devices with batteries)
  • PINs and passphrases can be forgotten
  • Paper backups can degrade or become unreadable
  • Safe combinations or access credentials may be forgotten
  • Firmware may need security updates

Regular verification ensures you catch these issues before they become emergencies. We recommend verifying each wallet at least every 90 days.

Setting Up Verification Reminders

To set up a verification reminder for a wallet:

  1. Open the wallet and select Edit.
  2. In Verification Settings, choose a Verification Interval: 30 days (High-value), 60 days, 90 days (Default), 180 days (Cold storage), or 1 year.
  3. Save the wallet.

Email reminders are set once for all wallets in Settings → Email Notifications (see below).

Verification settings panel
Set each wallet's verification interval when you edit the wallet

Email Reminder Options

Choose how often you get verification reminder emails in Settings → Email Notifications → Wallet verification reminders. The options are Daily, Weekly (Default), Monthly, and Never.

The Verification Checklist

When you verify a wallet, you'll be guided through a checklist:

Verification Checklist

Device powers on
Confirm the hardware wallet turns on and displays properly
PIN accepted
Verify you can unlock the device with your PIN
Seed backup verified (optional)
Confirm backup locations are accessible and readable
Firmware is current
Check if firmware updates are available and consider updating
Physical condition OK
Check the device for damage, wear, or tampering.
Verification checklist in action
Walk through the verification checklist to confirm everything is working

Recording a Verification

Open the wallet's Verifications tab and select Run Verification. Tick each check, add any notes, and select Save Verification. The verification is timestamped and recorded in the wallet's history.

You can also add notes about the verification, such as:

  • Issues discovered and resolved
  • Firmware version updated to
  • Any changes made to backup locations
Verification completion screen
Record the verification with optional notes about what you found

Verification Dashboard

When wallets need attention, the dashboard shows a banner listing them, for example wallets that have never been verified.

Dashboard verification status
The dashboard lists wallets that need verification

Verification History

Each wallet maintains a complete verification history showing:

  • Date and time of each verification
  • Which checklist items were confirmed
  • Notes added during verification
  • Who performed the verification (useful for shared accounts)

This history is valuable for demonstrating due diligence and tracking the health of your wallets over time.

Pro Tip: Schedule a recurring calendar event alongside your Legacy Key reminders. When the reminder arrives, block off 30 minutes to physically verify each wallet.

Next Steps

With verification reminders set up, your wallet documentation is in great shape. Next, learn how to share access with family members or advisors for inheritance planning.