Getting Started
Sign in and create your vault in about 10 minutes. Check in every 90 days to maintain protection.
Ante Vaults protects your crypto assets by ensuring they reach your intended recipients if something happens to you.
Step 1: Sign In
Two options, no passwords needed:
- Email - Enter your email, click the magic link. A smart wallet is created for you.
- Connect wallet - Use MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, Ledger, etc.
When you sign in with email, we create a smart wallet tied to your email. No seed phrase to manage - sign in from any device. This wallet is also used when you're added as a guardian or recipient by email.
Secure your email. If you sign in with email, your email security = your account security. Enable 2FA.
What You'll Need
Guardians vote to transfer your assets if you become inactive. They can't access your funds directly. Pick 2-3 trusted contacts.
Recipients receive your assets if a transfer is approved. Usually family or beneficiaries.
Step 2: Create Your Vault
Tap "Create Vault"
From the home screen, start the wizard.
Choose your purpose
Legacy, Backup, Gift, Shared, or Custom.
Name and network
Name your vault and choose Ethereum or Base.
Set check-in rules
Check-in interval (60-90 days) and grace period.
Review and create
Confirm settings and deploy.
Step 3: Add Recipients
Recipients receive your assets. Add by email or wallet address.
Go to People tab
Open your vault, tap People.
Tap "Add Recipient"
Email (wallet created for them) or wallet address.
Email is easiest for non-crypto family - they just sign in.
Step 4: Add Guardians
Guardians vote on transfers. They never access your funds directly.
Tap "Add Guardian"
Email or wallet. We recommend 2-3 guardians.
Set threshold
How many must agree (e.g., 2-of-3).
Sponsor gas (optional)
Send guardians ETH so they can vote when needed.
Use your own wallets as guardians (e.g., Ledger as owner, Trezor + phone as guardians). Protects against device theft without trusting others. Set a 7+ day timelock as your main protection.
Done!
You'll see "All quiet" status - everything is set up correctly.
Only ongoing task: Check in every 90 days (~2 min). If you miss one, you'll get notifications and have plenty of time to respond.
For large holdings, use a Safe multisig as your vault owner. Even if one key is compromised, your vault stays secure. See the Multisig Setup Guide for instructions.
Already have a Safe? Import it directly when creating a vault.