About SecureVault
SecureVault is a fictional hardware-wallet demo used to illustrate best practices and user interface patterns for managing cryptocurrency keys with a hardware device. The purpose of this mockup is educational: it explains how a hardware wallet login typically works, what users should expect, and how to remain secure when interacting with real devices.
How the login flow works (conceptually)
A true hardware-wallet login does not rely on usernames and passwords stored on remote servers. Instead, you confirm operations (like unlocking, signing transactions, or approving a connection) directly on the physical device. The web interface acts as a UI to request actions from the device, and the device authorizes them after you physically confirm on its screen.
Step-by-step (safe demo instructions)
- Connect device: Physically plug the hardware wallet into your computer or pair it via Bluetooth if supported.
- Verify device identity: The browser should show a device identifier or fingerprint; confirm it matches your device’s displayed ID.
- Enter a PIN on the device: PIN entry should happen on the hardware device itself when possible — never reveal your PIN to a website.
- Approve operations physically: Signing or approving transactions requires explicit confirmation on the device’s buttons or screen.
Security reminders
- Never enter your recovery seed or private keys into a website or chat. Recovery seeds belong only on the device recovery sheet and its offline backup.
- Beware of phishing pages: Always check the URL bar, ensure you are on the correct domain, and prefer hardware-level confirmations over web-based text fields for sensitive operations.
- Use official firmware and software: Only update devices with official firmware from the vendor and verify signatures where provided.
- Keep a secure backup: Use physical backups stored separately and consider geographically distributed secure storage for recovery material.
Design considerations for developers
When building real wallet UIs, design for security-first interactions: minimize text fields that might prompt users to reveal secrets, keep warnings prominent, provide clear device pairing and verification UX, and always surface the device-provided transaction details for user confirmation.
Why this demo exists
This sample page is intended as a starting point for designers and developers building secure wallet experiences. It demonstrates visual hierarchy for critical warnings, accessible form controls, and clear separations between device actions and web UI. Importantly, it forbids collection of recovery phrases or private keys and highlights safe user behavior.