Backups should be boring, offline, and recoverable. The goal is not clever storage; the goal is surviving device loss without exposing credentials to malware or cloud leaks.

Keep exchange passwords, 2FA recovery codes, wallet seed phrases, and API key notes in separate layers. Use an encrypted password manager for account passwords, offline paper or metal for seed phrases, and never store withdrawal-enabled API keys.

Test recovery before you need it.

Originally published on HalalCrypto.