Trezor Wallet Setup — Trezor.io/start

A concise step-by-step presentation to set up your Trezor hardware wallet securely. Includes official links and quick-recovery guidance.

1. What is a Trezor hardware wallet?

Secure offline storage for your crypto

Hardware wallets like Trezor keep private keys offline, protecting you from malware and online attacks. The device signs transactions locally; your private keys never leave the device. This is the foundational principle behind secure self-custody.

2. Before you begin

What to have ready

Checklist

A new or factory-reset Trezor device
USB cable (or adapter) and a computer or supported mobile device
A secure, private place to write down your recovery seed
Official Trezor Suite access at trezor.io/start

Do not take photos of your recovery seed. Never share the seed with anyone or enter it on a website or email.

3. Install & run Trezor Suite

Download, install, or run in browser

Go to the official start page and either download the Trezor Suite desktop app for the smoothest experience or choose "Continue in browser" to use the web app. Follow the on-screen instructions to connect your device and install the latest firmware when prompted.

4. Initialize device and create a wallet

New wallet or recover an existing one

During setup you will either create a brand-new wallet (generate a new recovery seed — usually 12 or 24 words) or select "Recover wallet" to restore from your existing seed. Confirm words directly on the device as required — never accept seed words shown only on the computer screen.

5. Backups & recovery

Write down the seed safely

Your recovery seed is the single point of recovery if your device is lost, damaged, or stolen. Write the words in order on trusted material (paper or metal) and store them in a secure, offline location. Consider using a metal backup for long-term durability.

Extra tip

If you use passphrase protection (optional), store that passphrase separately and securely — losing it can make the seed useless for that specific hidden wallet.

6. Firmware updates & safety

Keep firmware up to date

Trezor devices receive firmware updates to patch vulnerabilities and improve features. Update only through the official Trezor Suite or official guides; never install unofficial or unknown firmware images.

7. If something goes wrong

Official support and resources

Use Trezor's official support pages and knowledge base for troubleshooting, order issues, or account-related problems. Community forums are helpful, but validate instructions against official documentation first.

8. Security best practices

Long-term safety

Buy only from the official Trezor store or authorized resellers to avoid tampered devices.
Never share your recovery seed or passphrase.
Use strong, private storage for backups (fireproof/waterproof metal is recommended).
Verify transactions on your Trezor screen before approving.

9. Official links — quick reference

Ten official Trezor links (open in a trusted browser):

Trezor Start — trezor.io/start Trezor Wallet — trezor.io/wallet Support — trezor.io/support Firmware Update Guide Official Store — trezor.io/store Security — trezor.io/security Backups & Recovery Learn / Docs — trezor.io/learn Firmware Changelog FAQs — trezor.io/faqs

Open only from a secure computer and always double-check the URL before entering any information. Bookmark official pages to avoid phishing.

10. Final notes

Stay informed and practice good hygiene

Setting up a Trezor is straightforward but requires careful handling of your recovery seed and device. Use only the official Trezor apps and guides, update firmware when prompted, and treat your seed like a physical asset. With these precautions, you retain full control and dramatically reduce the risk of theft or loss.