> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.gridlock.network/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.gridlock.network/guardians/all-about-guardians/why-does-gridlock-have-2-parts-of-my-key.md). # Why does Gridlock have 2 parts of my key? Gridlock keeps two key shards to prioritize your accessibility while maintaining utmost security. However, it is important to note that these two fragments alone hold no authority in performing actions within your wallet. The most authoritative share of the key is exclusively with you, and even Gridlock cannot access it. Gridlock always ensures its availability by remaining online with its two provided guardians. This means you can always access your funds quickly and easily To access your wallet, a minimum of three out of the five designated devices must be online. The implementation of the three-out-of-five rule is deliberate, allowing you to regain access in various scenarios such as losing your guardians or if Gridlock is unavailable. The requirement is that you, paired with any two other parts of the network, can provide the necessary combination to unlock and access your wallet securely. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.gridlock.network/guardians/all-about-guardians/why-does-gridlock-have-2-parts-of-my-key.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.