Your step-by-step guide to setting up and securing your Trezor hardware wallet
Congratulations on purchasing a Trezor hardware wallet, the most secure way to store your cryptocurrencies. This guide will walk you through the complete setup process at Trezor.io/start to ensure your digital assets are protected.
Tip: Before starting, ensure you have your Trezor device, USB cable, and a computer with internet access ready.
Visit Trezor.io/start in your web browser and connect your Trezor device using the provided USB cable. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the necessary bridge software if prompted.
Your Trezor device will prompt you to install the latest firmware. This is a critical security step that ensures your device has the most up-to-date protection against vulnerabilities.
Choose to create a new wallet. Your Trezor will generate a unique recovery seed - the most important piece of information for accessing your funds if your device is lost or damaged.
Write down the 12, 18, or 24-word recovery seed shown on your Trezor display. Store it securely offline - never digitally photograph or type it anywhere.
Your Trezor will ask you to confirm your backup by selecting the words in the correct order. This ensures you've properly recorded your recovery seed.
Create a PIN code to protect your device from physical access. The Trezor uses a randomized number layout to prevent keyloggers from capturing your PIN.
Security Warning: Never share your recovery seed or PIN with anyone. Trezor staff will never ask for this information. Your seed is the only way to recover your funds if your device is lost.
Trezor.io/start is the official setup portal for Trezor hardware wallets. It provides step-by-step guidance for initializing your device, installing firmware, creating wallets, and setting up security features like PIN protection and recovery seed backup.
Using Trezor.io/start ensures you're following the official, secure setup process designed by SatoshiLabs. This prevents potential phishing attacks and guarantees your device is properly initialized with the latest security features.
If you lose your recovery seed and your Trezor device is lost, damaged, or stolen, you will permanently lose access to your cryptocurrencies. There is no way to recover funds without the recovery seed, which is why it's crucial to store it securely in multiple locations.
Yes, Trezor devices can be used with Android devices using OTG cables. For iOS devices, you can use the Trezor with certain apps that support hardware wallet integration, though functionality may be limited compared to desktop usage.
Trezor supports over 1,000 cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Dash, Zcash, and all ERC-20 tokens. The exact list of supported coins depends on your Trezor model (Trezor One vs. Trezor Model T) and can be found on the official Trezor website.
Yes, one of the key security features of Trezor is that private keys never leave the device. Even if your computer has malware, hackers cannot access your cryptocurrencies without physical access to your Trezor device and PIN.
Once you've completed the setup process at Trezor.io/start, you can:
Remember: Regularly update your Trezor firmware when new versions are available to ensure you have the latest security enhancements.