Trezor.io/start — Your Secure Beginning in Crypto

Welcome to the official starting point for setting up your Trezor hardware wallet. If you’re here, you’ve taken an important step toward true digital asset ownership. Trezor devices are designed to keep your cryptocurrency safe from online threats while giving you full control over your funds. This guide walks you through everything you need to begin — securely, confidently, and correctly.

Whether this is your first hardware wallet or you’re upgrading your security, Trezor.io/start ensures your device is set up the right way from day one.

Why Start Here?

Setting up a hardware wallet is different from installing a regular app. Security is the priority, and even small mistakes can put funds at risk. The Trezor start page exists to:

• Verify you are using the official setup process
• Guide you through secure device initialization
• Help you install Trezor Suite, the management app
• Teach you how to protect your recovery seed
• Ensure your wallet is ready to send, receive, and manage crypto safely

Never rely on random links, search ads, or unofficial guides. Starting here reduces the risk of phishing, malware, or misconfiguration.

What You’ll Need Before You Begin

Make sure you have:

• Your new Trezor device (Model One or Model T)
• The included USB cable
• A computer (Windows, macOS, or Linux)
• A private, quiet space where you can write down sensitive information

Do not use public computers or shared environments during setup.

Step 1: Connect Your Trezor

Plug your Trezor into your computer using the provided cable. Your device will power on automatically. If this is your first time using it, the screen will guide you to begin the setup process.

If your device asks for a PIN or shows accounts immediately, stop — it may not be new or may have been tampered with. Only continue if the device prompts for fresh setup.

Step 2: Install Trezor Suite

Trezor Suite is the official app used to manage your crypto securely. It allows you to:

• View balances
• Send and receive cryptocurrency
• Manage accounts
• Update firmware
• Use advanced security features

Download and install Trezor Suite directly through the official start process. Avoid third-party downloads to prevent malware infections.

You can choose between:

• Desktop version (recommended for highest security)
• Browser version (convenient but slightly less isolated)

Step 3: Install Firmware

New Trezor devices ship without firmware. This ensures no one can pre-install malicious software.

Trezor Suite will prompt you to install the latest firmware. Confirm on both your computer and the device screen. This step prepares your wallet’s secure operating system.

Never install firmware from unofficial sources.

Step 4: Create a New Wallet

Once firmware is installed, you’ll create a new wallet. This generates your private keys — the secret codes that control your crypto. These keys never leave your Trezor.

At this stage, your device will generate a recovery seed.

Step 5: Write Down Your Recovery Seed

This is the most important step.

Your recovery seed is a series of words (usually 12 or 24). It is the only backup of your wallet. If your device is lost, stolen, or damaged, this seed restores your funds.

Critical Rules:

• Write the words down on paper
• Keep them offline
• Never take a photo
• Never store in cloud storage
• Never type into a computer

Anyone with this seed can steal your assets. Treat it like gold.

Your Trezor will ask you to confirm the words to ensure you copied them correctly.

Step 6: Set Your PIN

You’ll now create a PIN to protect physical access to your device. If someone steals your Trezor, the PIN prevents immediate access.

Choose a PIN that is hard to guess but easy for you to remember. The device uses anti-brute-force protection, increasing wait times after incorrect attempts.

Step 7: Optional — Add a Passphrase

Advanced users can add a passphrase (sometimes called a “25th word”). This creates hidden wallets for extra security.

Without the passphrase, even someone with your recovery seed cannot access these hidden accounts. However, forgetting the passphrase means permanent loss of those funds — so use this feature carefully.

Step 8: Start Using Your Wallet

Your Trezor is now ready.

You can:

• Receive crypto by generating addresses
• Send transactions with on-device confirmation
• Add multiple accounts
• Track portfolio value
• Use supported coins and tokens

Every transaction must be confirmed on your Trezor screen, protecting you from malware that might try to change addresses.

Security Best Practices

Using a hardware wallet greatly improves security, but your habits matter too.

Always:

• Keep your recovery seed offline and hidden
• Verify addresses on your device screen
• Update firmware when prompted
• Use official software only

Never:

• Share your recovery seed
• Enter your seed on websites
• Trust “support” messages asking for your seed
• Use unknown browser extensions with your wallet

Trezor support will never ask for your recovery seed.

If You Need Help

If something doesn’t look right during setup, stop immediately. Security warnings, unexpected prompts, or requests for your seed are red flags.

Use official support resources and documentation for troubleshooting, firmware updates, and feature guides.

Take Control of Your Crypto

Exchanges can be hacked. Accounts can be frozen. With Trezor, you hold the keys. That means true ownership, censorship resistance, and independence.

Starting properly ensures your assets stay safe for years to come.

Your journey to secure self-custody begins here — set up carefully, store your backup safely, and enjoy the confidence that comes with controlling your own financial future.