Why does my Vault reset every time I clear cookies?

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Every time I clear my browser cookies or cache, my Vault seems to reset and I have to re-enter the seed phrase all over again.

Is that expected? Just wondering if there’s a way to make it stick or if this is how it’s supposed to work. Feels a bit clunky to set it up again each time.

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Hey @braznovt,

This is actually expected behavior. Your Vault is entirely client-side and keeps its encrypted data in your browser’s cookies/localStorage. When you clear those, you wipe out the Vault’s stored state - and it has no server-side copy - so it asks for your seed phrase again.

A couple of tips to make life easier:

  • Backup your Vault file
    The Vault let you download an encrypted JSON backup. After you clear cookies, just use the “Import Vault” or “Restore from Backup” option instead of typing your seed phrase.
  • Use a dedicated profile or browser
    Keep one browser or profile solely for your Vault and avoid clearing that profile’s cookies.
  • Seed phrase fallback
    Even without a backup file, your seed phrase always works. It just feels clunky because the Vault doesn’t persist across cookie wipes by design.

There isn’t a way to “stick” the Vault through a full cookie clear, protecting your keys client-side is the trade-off for non-custodial security.