Trezor.io/Start — Starting Up Your Device | Trezor®
Getting started with a Trezor hardware wallet is designed to be simple, secure, and straightforward. If you have just received your Trezor device, Trezor.io/Start is the official starting point for downloading Trezor Suite and beginning the setup process. The official page guides users through downloading the Trezor Suite app, installing it, connecting the hardware wallet, and setting up the device.
What Is Trezor.io/Start?
Trezor.io/Start is Trezor’s official setup page for new hardware-wallet users. Instead of searching for third-party software or setup instructions, users can start directly from Trezor’s website.
Visit Trezor.io/Start to access the official setup process.
The page provides access to Trezor Suite, the software used to interact with compatible Trezor hardware wallets. Trezor currently recommends downloading the desktop application for the best experience, while a web-app option is also available.
How to Start Your Trezor Device
Before beginning, have your Trezor hardware wallet, its USB cable, the included wallet backup cards, and a pen ready. Trezor’s Safe 3 setup guide says the initial process takes approximately 15 minutes.
1. Open Trezor.io/Start
Begin by opening the official Trezor.io/Start page. Avoid downloading Trezor software from advertisements, unofficial websites, or unknown sources. Using the official Trezor website helps reduce the risk of installing counterfeit or malicious software.
2. Download Trezor Suite
From the start page, download and install the official Trezor Suite desktop application, or continue with the web app where appropriate. Trezor Suite provides the interface for managing supported crypto assets and configuring your device.
For more information about the software, see the official Trezor Suite setup guide.
3. Connect and Check Your Device
Connect your Trezor to your computer using the appropriate USB cable and follow the instructions displayed in Trezor Suite. During setup, Trezor devices can perform authenticity and security checks designed to help verify that the hardware is genuine.
If your packaging appears damaged or your wallet backup cards already contain words, stop the setup and contact official Trezor support rather than continuing. Trezor specifically advises users not to use a device whose backup cards have words already written or printed on them.
Create and Protect Your Wallet Backup
One of the most important parts of starting a Trezor is creating your wallet backup. The backup can be used to restore access to your crypto if your hardware wallet is lost, damaged, or reset.
Depending on the Trezor model and setup, wallet backups can use 12, 20, or 24 words. Newer Trezor Safe devices commonly use a 20-word SLIP39 wallet backup, while other devices and older configurations may use BIP39 backups.
Write the backup down carefully on the supplied physical card. Never photograph it, store it in cloud storage, email it to yourself, or enter it into an unknown website. Trezor recommends keeping the wallet backup offline and protected from loss, damage, and unauthorized access.
You can also read the official Trezor wallet backup guide to understand the different backup formats.
Set Up Your PIN and Security Features
After the initial wallet creation process, follow the instructions shown in Trezor Suite and on the physical device to configure available security features. Depending on your model, these may include PIN protection and passphrase functionality.
Remember that your PIN and wallet backup serve different purposes. A PIN helps protect access to the physical device, while the wallet backup provides a way to recover your wallet. Keeping your backup private is therefore essential.
For compatible Trezor Safe devices, additional hardware security features include a Secure Element designed to strengthen protection against certain physical attacks.
What to Do After Trezor Setup
Once setup is complete, Trezor Suite can be used to manage supported digital assets. The official Trezor start page describes the next step as moving coins to your Trezor so you can manage them through the wallet.
Before sending a significant amount of cryptocurrency, take time to verify the receiving address and understand how transactions work. Always confirm important transaction details directly on your Trezor device.
If you need to restore an existing wallet instead of creating a new one, use Trezor’s official wallet recovery instructions. Trezor states that wallet backups should only be entered when the physical Trezor device instructs you to do so.
Start Securely With Trezor.io/Start
Setting up a Trezor does not need to be complicated. Start from Trezor.io/Start, download the official Trezor Suite software, connect and authenticate your device, create your wallet backup, and follow the on-screen instructions.
The most important rule is to keep your wallet backup completely private. Trezor will never need you to reveal your backup words to an unrelated website, support agent, or another person.
For a safe beginning, use the official Trezor.io/Start page, follow the instructions displayed in Trezor Suite and on your hardware wallet, and use official Trezor documentation whenever you need additional guidance.