diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 92cb53c..8ead95c 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -55,6 +55,13 @@ SeedPass now uses the `portalocker` library for cross-platform file locking. No
 - **Auto‑Lock on Inactivity:** Vault locks after a configurable timeout for additional security.
 - **Secret Mode:** Copy retrieved passwords directly to your clipboard and automatically clear it after a delay.
 - **Tagging Support:** Organize entries with optional tags and find them quickly via search.
+- **Manual Vault Export/Import:** Create encrypted backups or restore them using the CLI or API.
+- **Parent Seed Backup:** Securely save an encrypted copy of the master seed.
+- **Manual Vault Locking:** Instantly clear keys from memory when needed.
+- **Vault Statistics:** View counts for entries and other profile metrics.
+- **Change Master Password:** Rotate your encryption password at any time.
+- **Checksum Verification Utilities:** Verify or regenerate the script checksum.
+- **Relay Management:** List, add, remove or reset configured Nostr relays.
 
 ## Prerequisites
 
diff --git a/docs/advanced_cli.md b/docs/advanced_cli.md
index 0148aa5..cbc2511 100644
--- a/docs/advanced_cli.md
+++ b/docs/advanced_cli.md
@@ -74,6 +74,7 @@ Manage the entire vault for a profile.
 | Change the master password | `vault change-password` | `seedpass vault change-password` |
 | Lock the vault | `vault lock` | `seedpass vault lock` |
 | Show profile statistics | `vault stats` | `seedpass vault stats` |
+| Reveal or back up the parent seed | `vault reveal-parent-seed` | `seedpass vault reveal-parent-seed --file backup.enc` |
 
 ### Nostr Commands
 
@@ -161,6 +162,7 @@ Code: 123456
 - **`seedpass vault change-password`** – Change the master password used for encryption.
 - **`seedpass vault lock`** – Clear sensitive data from memory and require reauthentication.
 - **`seedpass vault stats`** – Display statistics about the active seed profile.
+- **`seedpass vault reveal-parent-seed`** – Print the parent seed or write an encrypted backup with `--file`.
 
 ### `nostr` Commands
 
diff --git a/docs/api_reference.md b/docs/api_reference.md
index 1be8d34..64e4c7a 100644
--- a/docs/api_reference.md
+++ b/docs/api_reference.md
@@ -121,7 +121,106 @@ Change the active seed profile via `POST /api/v1/fingerprint/select`:
 curl -X POST http://127.0.0.1:8000/api/v1/fingerprint/select \
      -H "Authorization: Bearer <token>" \
      -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-     -d '{"fingerprint": "abc123"}'
+    -d '{"fingerprint": "abc123"}'
+```
+
+### Exporting the Vault
+
+Download an encrypted vault backup via `POST /api/v1/vault/export`:
+
+```bash
+curl -X POST http://127.0.0.1:8000/api/v1/vault/export \
+     -H "Authorization: Bearer <token>" \
+     -o backup.json
+```
+
+### Importing a Vault
+
+Restore a backup with `POST /api/v1/vault/import`. Use `-F` to upload a file:
+
+```bash
+curl -X POST http://127.0.0.1:8000/api/v1/vault/import \
+     -H "Authorization: Bearer <token>" \
+     -F file=@backup.json
+```
+
+### Locking the Vault
+
+Clear sensitive data from memory using `/api/v1/vault/lock`:
+
+```bash
+curl -X POST http://127.0.0.1:8000/api/v1/vault/lock \
+     -H "Authorization: Bearer <token>"
+```
+
+### Backing Up the Parent Seed
+
+Trigger an encrypted seed backup with `/api/v1/vault/backup-parent-seed`:
+
+```bash
+curl -X POST http://127.0.0.1:8000/api/v1/vault/backup-parent-seed \
+     -H "Authorization: Bearer <token>" \
+     -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+     -d '{"path": "seed_backup.enc"}'
+```
+
+### Retrieving Vault Statistics
+
+Get profile stats such as entry counts with `GET /api/v1/stats`:
+
+```bash
+curl -H "Authorization: Bearer <token>" \
+     http://127.0.0.1:8000/api/v1/stats
+```
+
+### Changing the Master Password
+
+Update the vault password via `POST /api/v1/change-password`:
+
+```bash
+curl -X POST http://127.0.0.1:8000/api/v1/change-password \
+     -H "Authorization: Bearer <token>"
+```
+
+### Verifying the Script Checksum
+
+Check that the running script matches the stored checksum:
+
+```bash
+curl -X POST http://127.0.0.1:8000/api/v1/checksum/verify \
+     -H "Authorization: Bearer <token>"
+```
+
+### Updating the Script Checksum
+
+Regenerate the stored checksum using `/api/v1/checksum/update`:
+
+```bash
+curl -X POST http://127.0.0.1:8000/api/v1/checksum/update \
+     -H "Authorization: Bearer <token>"
+```
+
+### Managing Relays
+
+List, add, or remove Nostr relays:
+
+```bash
+# list
+curl -H "Authorization: Bearer <token>" http://127.0.0.1:8000/api/v1/relays
+
+# add
+curl -X POST http://127.0.0.1:8000/api/v1/relays \
+     -H "Authorization: Bearer <token>" \
+     -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+     -d '{"url": "wss://relay.example.com"}'
+
+# remove first relay
+curl -X DELETE http://127.0.0.1:8000/api/v1/relays/1 \
+     -H "Authorization: Bearer <token>"
+
+# reset to defaults
+curl -X POST http://127.0.0.1:8000/api/v1/relays/reset \
+     -H "Authorization: Bearer <token>"
 ```
 
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