Trezor.io/Start — Starting Up Your Device | Trezor®

Setting up a new hardware wallet should be simple, secure, and easy to understand. If you have just received your Trezor device, Trezor.io/Start is the official starting point for getting your wallet ready. From downloading Trezor Suite to connecting your device and creating your wallet backup, the setup process is designed to guide you through each important step.

Whether you are new to hardware wallets or already familiar with cryptocurrency self-custody, taking a few minutes to complete the setup correctly can help you protect your digital assets and understand how your Trezor works.

What Is Trezor.io/Start?

Trezor.io/Start is the official Trezor onboarding page for new devices. It directs users to Trezor Suite, the software used to interact with a Trezor hardware wallet, and provides the starting point for device setup. Trezor currently recommends downloading Trezor Suite for desktop or continuing in the browser before connecting and setting up the device. {"fallbackMarkdown":"(Trezor)","reference":{"matched_text":"","prefix":null,"start_idx":1367,"end_idx":1386,"safe_urls":["https://trezor.io/start","https://trezor.io/start?utm_source=chatgpt.com"],"refs":[],"alt":"(Trezor)","prompt_text":null,"type":"grouped_webpages","items":[{"title":"Trezor Suite App (Official) | Congrats on your new Trezor | Trezor","url":"https://trezor.io/start?utm_source=chatgpt.com","attribution":"Trezor","pub_date":null,"snippet":"","attribution_segments":null,"supporting_websites":[],"refs":[{"turn_index":0,"ref_type":"search","ref_index":1}],"hue":null,"attributions":null}],"fallback_items":null,"style":null,"error":null,"status":"done"},"showLoginRequiredCard":false}

Start here: Trezor.io/Start

Using the official website is important when setting up a cryptocurrency hardware wallet. Avoid downloading wallet software from advertisements, unofficial websites, random links, or unknown sources. When dealing with crypto security, verifying that you are using the genuine Trezor website and software should always be part of your routine.

How to Start Your Trezor Device

Getting started with a Trezor device generally involves a few straightforward stages.

1. Open Trezor.io/Start

Begin by visiting the official Trezor start page. From there, you can access Trezor Suite and follow the onboarding instructions for your device.

Trezor's official setup process is intended to take approximately 15 minutes, although the exact experience can vary depending on your device and setup. {"fallbackMarkdown":"(Trezor)","reference":{"matched_text":"","prefix":null,"start_idx":2244,"end_idx":2277,"safe_urls":["https://trezor.io/guides/trezor-devices/trezor-safe-7/get-started-with-the-trezor-safe-7","https://trezor.io/guides/trezor-devices/trezor-safe-7/get-started-with-the-trezor-safe-7?utm_source=chatgpt.com","https://trezor.io/start","https://trezor.io/start?utm_source=chatgpt.com"],"refs":[],"alt":"(Trezor)","prompt_text":null,"type":"grouped_webpages","items":[{"title":"Trezor Suite App (Official) | Congrats on your new Trezor | Trezor","url":"https://trezor.io/start?utm_source=chatgpt.com","attribution":"Trezor","pub_date":null,"snippet":"","attribution_segments":null,"supporting_websites":[{"title":"Get started with the Trezor Safe 7 | Trezor Knowledge Base | Trezor","url":"https://trezor.io/guides/trezor-devices/trezor-safe-7/get-started-with-the-trezor-safe-7?utm_source=chatgpt.com","pub_date":null,"snippet":"","attribution":"Trezor"}],"refs":[{"turn_index":0,"ref_type":"search","ref_index":1},{"turn_index":0,"ref_type":"search","ref_index":12}],"hue":null,"attributions":null}],"fallback_items":null,"style":null,"error":null,"status":"done"},"showLoginRequiredCard":false}

2. Download Trezor Suite

Trezor Suite is the main application used to manage your Trezor hardware wallet. For desktop users, install the application and open it after installation. Trezor also provides a browser-based option through its official start page. {"fallbackMarkdown":"(Trezor)","reference":{"matched_text":"","prefix":null,"start_idx":2542,"end_idx":2561,"safe_urls":["https://trezor.io/start","https://trezor.io/start?utm_source=chatgpt.com"],"refs":[],"alt":"(Trezor)","prompt_text":null,"type":"grouped_webpages","items":[{"title":"Trezor Suite App (Official) | Congrats on your new Trezor | Trezor","url":"https://trezor.io/start?utm_source=chatgpt.com","attribution":"Trezor","pub_date":null,"snippet":"","attribution_segments":null,"supporting_websites":[],"refs":[{"turn_index":0,"ref_type":"search","ref_index":1}],"hue":null,"attributions":null}],"fallback_items":null,"style":null,"error":null,"status":"done"},"showLoginRequiredCard":false}

If you are looking for more information about cryptocurrency security, explore the official Trezor Learn section for educational guides covering self-custody, hardware wallets, backups, and other crypto topics. {"fallbackMarkdown":"(Trezor)","reference":{"matched_text":"","prefix":null,"start_idx":2805,"end_idx":2824,"safe_urls":["https://trezor.io/learn","https://trezor.io/learn?utm_source=chatgpt.com"],"refs":[],"alt":"(Trezor)","prompt_text":null,"type":"grouped_webpages","items":[{"title":"Learn | Trezor","url":"https://trezor.io/learn?utm_source=chatgpt.com","attribution":"Trezor","pub_date":null,"snippet":"","attribution_segments":null,"supporting_websites":[],"refs":[{"turn_index":0,"ref_type":"search","ref_index":4}],"hue":null,"attributions":null}],"fallback_items":null,"style":null,"error":null,"status":"done"},"showLoginRequiredCard":false}

3. Connect and Set Up Your Device

Once Trezor Suite is ready, connect your hardware wallet and follow the instructions displayed on your computer or compatible mobile device.

Depending on the model, you may need to install firmware during the onboarding process. For example, Trezor explains that some devices are shipped without firmware and that Trezor Suite guides users through the installation of the appropriate firmware. {"fallbackMarkdown":"(Trezor)","reference":{"matched_text":"","prefix":null,"start_idx":3260,"end_idx":3280,"safe_urls":["https://trezor.io/guides/trezor-devices/trezor-model-one/get-started-with-the-model-one","https://trezor.io/guides/trezor-devices/trezor-model-one/get-started-with-the-model-one?utm_source=chatgpt.com"],"refs":[],"alt":"(Trezor)","prompt_text":null,"type":"grouped_webpages","items":[{"title":"Get started with the Trezor Model One | Trezor Knowledge Base | Trezor","url":"https://trezor.io/guides/trezor-devices/trezor-model-one/get-started-with-the-model-one?utm_source=chatgpt.com","attribution":"Trezor","pub_date":null,"snippet":"","attribution_segments":null,"supporting_websites":[],"refs":[{"turn_index":0,"ref_type":"search","ref_index":13}],"hue":null,"attributions":null}],"fallback_items":null,"style":null,"error":null,"status":"done"},"showLoginRequiredCard":false}

Follow the instructions displayed by Trezor Suite and on your Trezor device itself. Never enter sensitive information into a website or application that you cannot verify as official.

Protect Your Trezor Wallet Backup

One of the most important parts of setting up your Trezor is creating and protecting your wallet backup. Trezor uses the term "wallet backup" for what was previously commonly called a recovery seed. Depending on the device and configuration, backups can use different formats and word counts. {"fallbackMarkdown":"(Trezor)","reference":{"matched_text":"","prefix":null,"start_idx":3802,"end_idx":3821,"safe_urls":["https://trezor.io/learn/security-privacy/personal-security-standards/understanding-trezor-wallet-backups-12-20-or-24-words","https://trezor.io/learn/security-privacy/personal-security-standards/understanding-trezor-wallet-backups-12-20-or-24-words?utm_source=chatgpt.com"],"refs":[],"alt":"(Trezor)","prompt_text":null,"type":"grouped_webpages","items":[{"title":"Trezor wallet backups: 12, 20 or 24 words | Trezor Knowledge Base | Trezor","url":"https://trezor.io/learn/security-privacy/personal-security-standards/understanding-trezor-wallet-backups-12-20-or-24-words?utm_source=chatgpt.com","attribution":"Trezor","pub_date":null,"snippet":"","attribution_segments":null,"supporting_websites":[],"refs":[{"turn_index":0,"ref_type":"search","ref_index":0}],"hue":null,"attributions":null}],"fallback_items":null,"style":null,"error":null,"status":"done"},"showLoginRequiredCard":false}

Your wallet backup should be written down and stored securely offline. Trezor specifically advises users not to create digital copies of their wallet backup or share it with anyone. {"fallbackMarkdown":"(Trezor)","reference":{"matched_text":"","prefix":null,"start_idx":4005,"end_idx":4024,"safe_urls":["https://trezor.io/learn/security-privacy/personal-security-standards/wallet-backup-cards-download-and-print-for-your-trezor","https://trezor.io/learn/security-privacy/personal-security-standards/wallet-backup-cards-download-and-print-for-your-trezor?utm_source=chatgpt.com"],"refs":[],"alt":"(Trezor)","prompt_text":null,"type":"grouped_webpages","items":[{"title":"Wallet backup cards: download and print for your Trezor | Trezor KB | Trezor","url":"https://trezor.io/learn/security-privacy/personal-security-standards/wallet-backup-cards-download-and-print-for-your-trezor?utm_source=chatgpt.com","attribution":"Trezor","pub_date":null,"snippet":"","attribution_segments":null,"supporting_websites":[],"refs":[{"turn_index":0,"ref_type":"search","ref_index":2}],"hue":null,"attributions":null}],"fallback_items":null,"style":null,"error":null,"status":"done"},"showLoginRequiredCard":false}

For additional information, read Understanding Trezor Wallet Backups to learn how different backup formats work. {"fallbackMarkdown":"(Trezor)","reference":{"matched_text":"","prefix":null,"start_idx":4269,"end_idx":4288,"safe_urls":["https://trezor.io/learn/security-privacy/personal-security-standards/understanding-trezor-wallet-backups-12-20-or-24-words","https://trezor.io/learn/security-privacy/personal-security-standards/understanding-trezor-wallet-backups-12-20-or-24-words?utm_source=chatgpt.com"],"refs":[],"alt":"(Trezor)","prompt_text":null,"type":"grouped_webpages","items":[{"title":"Trezor wallet backups: 12, 20 or 24 words | Trezor Knowledge Base | Trezor","url":"https://trezor.io/learn/security-privacy/personal-security-standards/understanding-trezor-wallet-backups-12-20-or-24-words?utm_source=chatgpt.com","attribution":"Trezor","pub_date":null,"snippet":"","attribution_segments":null,"supporting_websites":[],"refs":[{"turn_index":0,"ref_type":"search","ref_index":0}],"hue":null,"attributions":null}],"fallback_items":null,"style":null,"error":null,"status":"done"},"showLoginRequiredCard":false}

Remember that your wallet backup is extremely sensitive. Anyone who obtains the necessary backup information may be able to recover access to the associated wallet. Trezor Support will not need your wallet backup to provide ordinary support.

Verify Your Device and Firmware

Security should remain a priority throughout the setup process. Trezor Suite includes checks designed to help users verify their device and firmware. If something unexpected appears during setup, stop and investigate before continuing.

For older Trezor devices, Trezor documents firmware installation and authenticity checks as part of the onboarding experience. The company also recommends purchasing devices through its official store or authorized resellers to reduce the risk of counterfeit or compromised hardware. {"fallbackMarkdown":"(Trezor)","reference":{"matched_text":"","prefix":null,"start_idx":5090,"end_idx":5109,"safe_urls":["https://trezor.io/learn/security-privacy/how-trezor-keeps-you-safe/trezor-model-one-firmware-installation-progress-check","https://trezor.io/learn/security-privacy/how-trezor-keeps-you-safe/trezor-model-one-firmware-installation-progress-check?utm_source=chatgpt.com"],"refs":[],"alt":"(Trezor)","prompt_text":null,"type":"grouped_webpages","items":[{"title":"Trezor Model One Firmware installation progress check | Trezor","url":"https://trezor.io/learn/security-privacy/how-trezor-keeps-you-safe/trezor-model-one-firmware-installation-progress-check?utm_source=chatgpt.com","attribution":"Trezor","pub_date":null,"snippet":"","attribution_segments":null,"supporting_websites":[],"refs":[{"turn_index":0,"ref_type":"search","ref_index":7}],"hue":null,"attributions":null}],"fallback_items":null,"style":null,"error":null,"status":"done"},"showLoginRequiredCard":false}

What Happens After Setup?

Once your Trezor is initialized and your wallet backup is safely stored, you can use Trezor Suite to manage supported cryptocurrency accounts and transactions. Your next step may be transferring cryptocurrency from an exchange or another wallet to your Trezor.

Before sending a significant amount of cryptocurrency, carefully verify the destination address and transaction details on your Trezor device.

If you encounter problems during setup, Trezor provides troubleshooting and support resources through its official knowledge base. You can also review Trezor Support for assistance with device, software, backup, and recovery issues.

Start Your Trezor Securely

Starting your new Trezor device does not need to be complicated. Visit Trezor.io/Start, download or open Trezor Suite, connect your hardware wallet, complete the setup instructions, and carefully protect your wallet backup.

Taking the time to complete each step through official Trezor resources can give you a clearer understanding of your device and help you avoid common security mistakes. Once setup is complete, your Trezor is ready to become part of your cryptocurrency self-custody routine.