Trezor.io/Start | Official Setup Guide for Trezor Wallet

Clear, secure, step-by-step instructions to set up your Trezor hardware wallet safely. Follow checklist items precisely and keep your recovery seed private.

Overview

This guide explains how to prepare, connect, initialize, and secure your Trezor hardware wallet. It uses accessible headings (H1–H5) to structure the content for presentations or documentation. The official Trezor start page is the authoritative resource — use it whenever in doubt: https://trezor.io/start.

Why use a hardware wallet?

Hardware wallets store private keys offline and sign transactions without exposing secrets to your computer. They greatly reduce the attack surface compared to software-only wallets.

Before you begin

  • Buy only from official vendors or trezor.io.
  • Have a clean computer and the official USB cable provided with the device.
  • Prepare a safe, private place for writing down the recovery seed (paper + secure storage).

Step-by-step Setup

1. Unbox and Inspect (H3)

Check tamper-evident seals. If tampering is suspected, do not use the device — contact vendor or support via trezor.io/start.

2. Connect and Open the App (H3)

  1. Connect your Trezor to your computer using the included cable.
  2. Open a browser and go to trezor.io/start.
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Trezor Suite or use the web interface.

3. Initialize the Device (H4)

This step creates a new wallet and generates the recovery seed.

  1. Choose Create new wallet on the screen.
  2. Set a device PIN (never share it).
  3. Write down the 12–24 word recovery seed exactly as shown. Do not store seed digitally.
Important seed-handling advice (H5)
  • Write the seed on the provided recovery card or metal backup — never on a cloud-synced file.
  • Store multiple copies in separate, secure locations if desired.

4. Install Firmware

If prompted, allow the device to install official firmware. Verify that the firmware prompt matches the expected version on the official website: trezor.io/start.

5. Create/Restore Accounts

  1. Use Trezor Suite to create Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other coin accounts.
  2. To restore, select Recover wallet and enter the recovery seed in the secure environment on the device only.

Security tips

  • Always verify receiving addresses on the device screen, not just in the app.
  • Be cautious of phishing sites — bookmarks and typing the domain trezor.io/start reduce risk.

Using Trezor Day-to-Day

Sending and Receiving

To receive, share only the public address displayed by the device or app. To send, confirm the full transaction details and address on the physical Trezor screen.

Backups & Recovery

Backups are the recovery seed. If your device is lost or damaged, you can recover funds with the seed on a new Trezor or compatible wallet. Keep the seed offline.

Troubleshooting

Common issues
  • Device not recognized: try another cable/USB port and ensure browser has required permissions.
  • Firmware failed: retry via Trezor Suite and check official docs at trezor.io/start.

Conclusion & Best Practices

Using a Trezor hardware wallet significantly increases the security of your crypto holdings. The most important practices are keeping your recovery seed private and verifying addresses on the device.

Reminder: Trezor support and official setup resources are at https://trezor.io/start. Bookmark it now.

Open official start page