Trezor.io/Start® — Starting Up Your Device

Official Trezor® start guide: step-by-step instructions to initialize, secure and use your hardware wallet with Trezor Suite. These instructions prioritize safety — follow only official links and confirm every action on-device.

Begin with the essentials

Trezor.io/Start® is designed to guide you from unboxing to confident ownership. Your Trezor® keeps private keys offline — Trezor Suite is the verified management interface. Read the steps fully and keep your recovery seed offline at all times.

Verify official sources Download Trezor Suite and needed utilities from trezor.io/start or open the web client at suite.trezor.io.
Unbox and inspect Check packaging seals and the device for tamper evidence. If something looks modified, contact official support before use.
Plan secure seed storage Prepare an offline medium (paper, steel plate) to record the 12/24-word recovery seed. Never photograph or store it digitally.

1. Initialize your Trezor®

Power the device and follow on-screen prompts to create a new wallet or restore an existing one. Choose a PIN that is memorable to you but difficult to guess. Confirm all inputs on the device screen.

Never type your recovery seed into a computer or phone — record it offline only.

2. Record and secure the recovery seed

The device will show a 12 or 24-word recovery seed during setup. Write the words down in order and store them securely in at least one offline location.

If you suspect exposure, move funds to a new seed immediately.

3. PIN and optional passphrase

The PIN protects the device from casual access. An optional passphrase creates a hidden wallet — powerful but requires careful backup if you use it.

Enter the PIN and passphrase only on the device, never on third-party screens.

4. Connect to Trezor Suite

Open Trezor Suite, connect via USB, and follow onboarding to add accounts. Suite displays transaction data — always verify amounts and addresses on-device before approval.

Suite also guides firmware updates and integrations.

5. Firmware & updates

Apply firmware updates only via official channels. Suite will verify update signatures; do not install firmware from unverified sources.

Updates contain important security fixes and compatibility improvements.

6. Integrations & third-party apps

Trezor supports integrations with trusted apps such as MetaMask and Electrum. Authorize actions on the physical device so keys remain offline and private.

Prefer well-known integrations and confirm URLs and manifests before connecting.

7. Troubleshooting & support

If the device is not recognized, try a different USB cable, another port, or restart Suite. For official help, consult trezor.io/support.

If prompted for your recovery seed, disconnect and contact official support immediately.

Final advice — safety & ownership

Trezor® puts private keys under your control. Keep offline backups of your recovery seed, verify every transaction on-device, and rely only on official software from trezor.io/start and suite.trezor.io.

Learn more at trezor.io/learn for advanced guides on backups, privacy, and recovery.