Trezor.io/start — Starting Up™ Your Device | Trezor®

Setting up a new hardware wallet should be simple, secure, and easy to follow. If you are ready to start using your Trezor device, Trezor.io/start is the official starting point for the setup process. From this page, you can download Trezor Suite and follow the guided steps to connect, verify, and configure your Trezor hardware wallet. Trezor currently recommends Trezor Suite for the best setup experience, while a web version is also available for supported devices and browsers.

Trezor.io/start: Begin Your Setup

The first step is to visit Trezor.io/start and download the official Trezor Suite application for your desktop computer. Trezor provides versions for supported operating systems, and the setup page walks you through the process from installation to connecting your device.

After downloading Trezor Suite, install and open the application. Connect your Trezor hardware wallet using the appropriate USB cable and follow the instructions displayed in Trezor Suite and directly on your device.

Trezor says the initial setup generally takes around 15 minutes, although the exact process can vary depending on the device model and whether you are creating a new wallet or recovering an existing one.

Verify Your Trezor Device

Before creating or recovering a wallet, pay attention to the device verification and security checks shown during setup. Trezor devices are shipped without firmware installed, and the setup process guides you through installing the appropriate firmware. Trezor also uses firmware-signature checks to help verify that the installed firmware is authentic.

If you have just received your device, inspect the packaging and hardware for anything unusual before proceeding. Trezor provides model-specific guidance for checking device authenticity and packaging.

For more information, review the official Trezor device security and authenticity guide.

Install Trezor Suite and Connect Your Device

Once Trezor Suite is installed, connect your Trezor and allow the application to recognize it. The exact screens may differ depending on your Trezor model, but the software provides step-by-step instructions.

For example, current Trezor Safe devices guide users through connecting the hardware wallet, verifying the device, installing firmware, and creating or recovering a wallet.

Trezor Suite acts as the interface for managing your wallet. You can use it to view your portfolio, manage accounts, receive and send supported crypto assets, and access other available features. Your private keys remain on the hardware device rather than being exposed to the application.

Create Your Wallet Backup

One of the most important parts of the setup process is creating your wallet backup. During the process, your Trezor device will display the backup information that you need to record according to the instructions provided for your model.

A wallet backup is essential because it provides the means to recover your wallet if your hardware device is lost, damaged, or otherwise unavailable. Trezor emphasizes that the backup must remain private and protected.

Never enter your wallet backup into a website, email, online form, or unfamiliar application. Trezor specifically warns that legitimate Trezor Suite will not ask you to type your wallet backup into the app or a website. The backup should only be handled according to the instructions displayed on your Trezor device.

For additional information, see the official Trezor wallet backup guide.

Set Up Your Device Security

After creating your wallet backup, the setup process may ask you to configure a PIN or other available security settings depending on your Trezor model. Your PIN helps protect the physical device from unauthorized access.

Choose a PIN carefully and avoid easily guessed combinations. Keep your PIN private and do not share it with anyone.

Trezor Suite also provides device settings for managing security features, backups, firmware, and other configuration options.

Using Trezor Suite After Setup

Once your device has been successfully configured, you can access the Trezor Suite dashboard. From there, you can add supported accounts and manage your crypto portfolio.

Trezor Suite includes features for viewing balances, sending and receiving transactions, swapping supported assets, and accessing other services. The availability of specific networks and features depends on the asset, device, application version, and region.

Before sending crypto, always review the transaction details carefully and confirm important information on your Trezor hardware wallet.

Trezor.io/start Web Setup

If installing the desktop application is not convenient, Trezor also provides a web version of Trezor Suite. The web app can be opened through a supported Chromium-based browser, including Chrome, Edge, Brave, or Opera. Trezor notes that Firefox and Safari do not support the WebUSB functionality required for this browser-based connection.

For the best everyday experience, Trezor recommends the installed desktop or mobile applications, while the web app can be useful when installing software is not an option.

You can learn more through the official Trezor Suite setup and usage guide.

Keep Your Trezor Secure

Security does not end after completing Trezor.io/start. Keep your wallet backup private and stored securely, use only official Trezor software, and be cautious of websites or messages pretending to represent Trezor.

If you are asked to provide your wallet backup, stop and verify the request. Trezor states that its software will never ask you to enter your backup into a website or application.

Firmware updates are also an important part of maintaining your device. Before performing an update, Trezor recommends having your wallet backup available because an update problem could potentially erase device memory.

Start With Trezor.io/start

For anyone setting up a new Trezor hardware wallet, Trezor.io/start provides a straightforward path from opening the package to managing a wallet through Trezor Suite. Download the official application, connect and verify your device, install firmware when prompted, create or recover your wallet, and carefully protect your wallet backup.

By following the official setup process and using trusted Trezor resources, you can start using your hardware wallet with a strong focus on security from the very beginning.