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# Security Guide

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### 1. Set a PIN During Wallet Export

After starting Valhalla with `/valhalla start`, you’ll be prompted to run `/valhalla export_keys`.

* During export, set a **PIN code**
* This ensures that even if your Discord account is compromised, **no one can access or withdraw funds** from your wallet without the PIN
* If you forget the PIN, we can reset it — but there will be a waiting period

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### 2. Don’t Store Your Exported Keys Online

If you export your wallet keys to use Valhalla on multiple devices (e.g., PC and phone):

* **Never save them online** (no Google Docs, Telegram, email, Discord DMs, etc.)
* Write them down and store them **physically** (on paper) in a secure location

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### 3. Limit the Funds You Keep in Valhalla

While Valhalla is actively maintained and secure:

* Do **not keep more than you’re willing to risk** in your Valhalla wallet
* Withdraw profits regularly to your main wallet or exchange
* Avoid storing long-term capital in the trading wallet

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### 4. Use Risk Controls in Settings

You can reduce risk using built-in options under `/settings_dlmm` → Wallet Settings → More Settings:

* **SOL-only Mode** — Limits trading to SOL pairs only
* **Set a Stop Loss** — Automatically exits positions when they drop below a % loss
* **Single Pool Per Token** — Prevents opening multiple positions on the same token
* **Set Min Token Age, Min Market Cap, and Jupiter Score filters** — Avoid newer, low-liquidity, or manipulated tokens
* **Max Open Positions** — Set a cap per wallet or time window (e.g., 5 per hour)

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### 5. Use Proper Copy Ratios

Incorrect ratio settings can cause much larger losses than the wallet you’re copying.

* Use `/ratio-help` to learn how to scale your copy trades safely
* This ensures you don’t overexpose your wallet on small trades or miss big ones due to max size caps

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### 6. Keep Your Discord Account Secure

Since Valhalla operates via Discord:

* Enable **2FA on your Discord account**
* Secure the email address tied to your Discord with 2FA as well
* Avoid sharing screenshots of your trades or setup publicly
* Never click links or run commands from unknown users

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### 7. Withdraw Profits and Diversify

* Take profits in **SOL** or **USDC** regularly
* Transfer to a **hardware wallet** or **trusted exchange** for storage
* Don’t leave large amounts idle in your Valhalla wallet

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### Summary: Valhalla Security Checklist

* ✅ Set a PIN during `/valhalla export_keys`
* ✅ Store exported keys **offline only**
* ✅ Use proper ratios for every wallet you follow
* ✅ Keep Discord 2FA enabled at all times
* ✅ Withdraw profits regularly
* ✅ Don’t leave long-term funds in your Valhalla wallet

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