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@@ -117,6 +117,9 @@ mnemonic encoding a generated seed:
 keyfork mnemonic generate
 ```
 
+Once generated, the mnemonic should be written down and stored in a secure
+location such as a safe.
+
 <!--
 The default format is to use system entropy, but playing cards, tarot cards, or
 dice can be used to generate physical entropy
@@ -141,6 +144,9 @@ encrypted shards of a generated seed:
 keyfork wizard generate-shard-secret --threshold $N --max $M --keys-per-shard $I > shards.pgp
 ```
 
+Once generated, the shards file can be safely stored in any location, as the
+only information that can be obtained from the shard file is the `$N` value.
+
 If all shardholders are physically present, the Keyfork server can be started
 by running the following command: