Getting started with Trezor

Welcome! This page walks you through the essential steps for setting up and using your Trezor device safely. The official start portal at trezor.io/start provides verified installers, firmware updates, and user onboarding for all Trezor models.

What makes Trezor different?

Trezor pioneered hardware wallets, focusing on transparency and simplicity. Its open-source firmware and audited security make it one of the most trusted devices in the crypto ecosystem.

Hardware-based protection
Keep your keys offline, immune to malware.
Open-source design
Publicly verifiable code and hardware integrity.
Firmware verification
Update only through trezor.io/start for authenticity.
Cross-platform support
Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android (via WebUSB).

How to initialize your Trezor

  1. Unbox your new device and verify it’s sealed and untampered.
  2. Go to trezor.io/start and download Trezor Suite.
  3. Plug in your Trezor and follow the guided setup flow in Suite.
  4. Create a strong PIN and back up your recovery seed offline.
  5. Install coin accounts and confirm addresses directly on-screen.

Security checklist

✔ Never reveal or type your recovery seed on any computer.
✔ Always check your device display before confirming a transaction.
✔ Keep firmware and Suite updated through trezor.io/start.
✔ Avoid connecting your device on public or untrusted systems.

Troubleshooting

If your computer doesn’t detect the device, try another cable or port. For setup or firmware issues, follow the repair guides at trezor.io/start.

Tips for advanced users

Power users can integrate their Trezor with Electrum, MetaMask, or other wallets using Trezor Bridge. Passphrase and Shamir backup options offer additional layers of protection.

Buy only from official sources

To prevent tampering, order directly from trezor.io/start or from Trezor-authorized resellers listed on that page.