Begin your secure crypto journey with Trezor. This official step-by-step guide helps you set up, configure, and protect your Trezor Hardware Wallet with ease and confidence.
Ensure your Trezor device is factory-sealed. Inside the box, you’ll find the hardware wallet, a USB cable, recovery seed cards, and instructions.
Go to trezor.io/start and connect your Trezor via USB. Download and install the official Trezor Suite for desktop.
The device may prompt you to install the latest firmware. Always confirm updates on your Trezor screen before proceeding.
Follow on-screen instructions to generate a new wallet. Write down the 12–24 word recovery seed carefully on the provided card.
Store your recovery seed offline in a safe place. Never share or take digital copies of it. This seed is the only way to restore your wallet.
Choose a strong PIN and optional passphrase for enhanced security. Confirm all actions directly on your Trezor screen.
Trezor Hardware Wallets store private keys offline, making them immune to malware and online hacking attempts. With open-source firmware, transparent verification, and PIN/passphrase protection, Trezor empowers you with ultimate control. Whether you are holding Bitcoin, Ethereum, or thousands of tokens, Trezor Suite ensures smooth management with enterprise-grade security.
By following best practices — like safeguarding your recovery seed, using strong PINs, and regularly updating your firmware — you can protect your digital assets for the long term. Trezor also integrates with popular third-party wallets, making it flexible for different users.
Yes, always use trezor.io/start to avoid phishing sites. It’s the only official starting point for Trezor setup.
You can recover your funds using the recovery seed on a new Trezor device. Without the seed, funds cannot be restored.
Yes, Trezor supports Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, ERC-20 tokens, and hundreds more via Trezor Suite and integrations.
Trezor will notify you in Trezor Suite when an update is available. Always verify updates on the device screen before confirming.
Absolutely. The guided setup at trezor.io/start ensures even first-time crypto users can set up securely in minutes.