Your step-by-step guide to securely setting up your Trezor hardware wallet.
Welcome to Trezor.io/Start® — the official onboarding page for new Trezor users. Whether you’re just unboxing your first Trezor Model T or upgrading from a Trezor One, this guide walks you through the essentials of setting up, protecting, and optimizing your crypto journey.
Trezor® was built with one mission: to give you full control of your digital assets. Unlike centralized exchanges, your Trezor ensures that your private keys never leave the device. This means you — and only you — have access to your cryptocurrency holdings.
Inside your box, you’ll find the Trezor hardware wallet, a USB cable, recovery seed cards, and a quick-start guide. Before connecting your device, make sure the holographic seal is intact — this guarantees your Trezor is genuine.
Once confirmed, plug your Trezor into your computer using the provided USB cable. Navigate to Trezor.io/Start in your browser. You’ll be guided to download the latest version of Trezor Suite — the secure desktop app for managing your assets.
Trezor Suite is the command center for your crypto life. It’s designed for simplicity, privacy, and full transparency. Install the app on your computer, then open it to begin pairing your Trezor device.
This step ensures your wallet operates safely, fully isolated from online threats.
Your recovery seed is your master key. During setup, your Trezor will generate a series of 12 to 24 random words. Write these down carefully on the recovery card provided in the box.
If your Trezor device is ever lost or damaged, your recovery seed allows you to restore full access to your crypto assets on a new device.
Once your wallet is set up, you can access the full power of Trezor Suite. The intuitive interface lets you view your portfolio, send and receive coins, and monitor market values in real time.
Security is a continuous process. Regularly check for firmware updates in Trezor Suite to ensure your device has the latest protections. Always verify update authenticity directly through trezor.io.
You can also enable additional security layers, such as passphrase protection, which adds a second password to your recovery seed.
Trezor is not only for holding Bitcoin — it supports thousands of cryptocurrencies including Ethereum, Litecoin, and ERC-20 tokens. Advanced users can connect their Trezor to third-party wallets like MetaMask for DeFi or staking while keeping keys safely offline.
Explore developer tools, open-source firmware, and community resources to make the most of your Trezor experience.
By setting up your Trezor, you’ve taken a major step toward digital independence. Your private keys are now fully under your control — immune to exchange hacks or third-party failures.
Remember, security is not a one-time task but a continuous mindset. Stay informed, keep your recovery seed safe, and always verify that you are on the official Trezor.io/Start page before making any updates or connections.
Trezor® — the original hardware wallet, trusted worldwide for true crypto ownership.