A clear, step-by-step presentation for securely setting up and using your Trezor hardware wallet. Includes best practices, essential steps, and quick links.
Hardware wallets like the Trezor® family provide strong, user-controllable security for your crypto assets. This document walks through initial setup, protection steps, and recommended workflows so you can start™ up your device safely and confidently.
Hardware wallets store private keys offline in a dedicated device. That makes them far less vulnerable to malware running on your phone or computer. By keeping seed phrases and PINs private, you retain ultimate control over funds.
Always verify the device packaging is sealed and has not been tampered with. If anything appears compromised, contact official support immediately.
Connect the Trezor via the supplied USB cable to your computer. Avoid public or untrusted USB hubs and do not use charging-only cables. When the device powers on, the screen will display the official Trezor boot animation and a prompt to proceed.
The Trezor screen will show a short onboarding message. Confirm that the device shows manufacturer branding and does not display unexpected or corrupted content. Do not type any long passphrase or PIN on the website — only on the device.
Open your browser and navigate to the official start page: trezor.io/start. This page will guide you to the official Trezor Suite (or web onboarding) and ensure you download only verified firmware and software.
If the device prompts for firmware installation, follow on-screen instructions and verify device fingerprints if shown. Never install firmware from third-party or unknown sources.
The device will generate a recovery seed (a list of words). This creation happens internally — the words should be written down only on the supplied recovery card or another offline medium. Do not photograph or store the seed digitally.
A passphrase acts as a 25th word. It increases security but also increases complexity: if you forget it, you lose access. Use passphrase only if you understand its implications and have a reliable, secure way to remember it.
Select a PIN on the device. It limits access if the device is lost or stolen. The PIN entry is randomized on the device screen, so the computer cannot learn your PIN from clicks.
For everyday activities — checking balances or signing a transaction — always confirm details on the device screen before approving. Never blindly accept a transaction from a wallet interface without reviewing the recipient address and amount on the Trezor display.
Keep your Trezor Suite (or other recommended wallet software) up to date, and only use official downloads. Avoid browser extensions or third-party apps that ask for your device seed or PIN.
If your device is lost or damaged, you can restore funds using the recovery seed on a new, genuine Trezor device or compatible recovery tool that you trust. Always verify you use official or vetted restoration methods.
Trezor supports multiple accounts and advanced setups such as hardware-backed passphrases and hidden wallets for plausible deniability. These features are powerful, but treat them with extra caution and document your workflow.
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trezor.io/start and follow official steps.Tip: "Security is a process, not a checkbox." Re-evaluate your storage and recovery plan regularly.