Start your journey with Trezor, the world’s leading cryptocurrency hardware wallet. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for setup, secure login, recovery, and best practices to protect your digital assets.
Verify that your Trezor device packaging is sealed. Authentic devices come with tamper-evident holographic security. If the seal is broken or device looks used, contact Trezor support immediately. Never proceed with a compromised device.
Open your browser and navigate to trezor.io/start. Avoid links from emails or social media. This page provides the official download links for Trezor Bridge and Trezor Suite, necessary for connecting your hardware wallet to your computer.
Download and install Trezor Suite for your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux). Trezor Suite is the official app for managing your wallet, assets, and device settings. Always keep the software updated to the latest version.
Use the included USB cable to connect your Trezor device to your computer. Nano S and Nano S Plus require a wired connection; Nano X supports Bluetooth for wireless mobile access. Ensure the connection is stable during setup.
Select “Create a new wallet” in Trezor Suite. The device will guide you through creating a secure PIN. Your PIN prevents unauthorized access to your wallet and is required for all transactions. Choose a strong, unique PIN.
Trezor provides a 12–24 word recovery seed. Write it on the supplied recovery card and store offline in a safe location. This seed allows you to restore your wallet if your device is lost, stolen, or damaged. Never store digitally or share online.
Confirm your recovery phrase by selecting words in the correct order. This ensures you’ve backed up your wallet correctly. A single mistake can make your wallet unrecoverable.
Once initialized, Trezor Suite shows your portfolio overview, balances, transaction history, and supported cryptocurrencies. Use this interface to monitor your assets and securely send or receive funds.
For advanced security, enable a passphrase on your Trezor device. A passphrase is an additional word appended to your recovery seed, creating a hidden wallet. This prevents unauthorized access even if your recovery phrase is compromised.
Although the hardware wallet secures private keys, enable 2FA on any linked exchange accounts. Use Google Authenticator, Authy, or similar apps for time-based one-time passwords (TOTP). 2FA adds an extra layer of protection.
Trezor integrates with mobile apps via Bluetooth (Nano X) or wired connection. Use Trezor Suite Mobile to monitor balances, send/receive funds, and manage accounts securely on the go.
Always verify addresses on your Trezor device before sending funds. Trezor requires manual transaction confirmation on the device screen to prevent address tampering or phishing attempts.
Keep your Trezor device firmware updated. Updates provide security patches, feature improvements, and support for new cryptocurrencies. Only update via Trezor Suite and official sources.
Trezor supports multiple cryptocurrencies, integrations with third-party wallets, and DeFi platforms. Explore staking, portfolio analytics, and secure token swaps, all verified by your Trezor device.