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

Purpose: A short, clear presentation to walk you through setting up a Trezor hardware wallet, installing Trezor Suite, updating firmware, and applying security best practices.

1. Quick overview

What a Trezor does

A Trezor is a hardware wallet that stores your private keys offline — protecting crypto assets from malware, phishing and remote attackers. Use it with the Trezor Suite app to manage transactions, firmware, and settings from your computer or browser.

Why follow the official start guide

Official start pages and the Suite app provide the validated workflow for initial device setup, firmware installation and backup generation. Stick to official pages and avoid third-party walkthroughs during setup.

2. Before you begin (what to prepare)

Checklist

Pro tip

Never copy your recovery seed to a cloud note, phone camera, or an online store — keep it offline and safe.

3. Step-by-step setup (concise)

Step A — Download the official Trezor Suite

Download the desktop app or open the official web app. The Suite guides you through every step and offers the safest experience for firmware and initial wallet creation.

Step B — Connect and initialize

  1. Connect the Trezor to your computer via USB.
  2. Open Trezor Suite; the app will recognize your device and offer to install firmware if missing.
  3. Follow on-screen and on-device prompts to install firmware and create a new wallet or recover an existing one.

Step C — Write down your recovery seed

When the device displays the recovery seed words, write them down in order. Verify the backup process as instructed. This is the only way to restore funds if your device is lost or damaged.

Step D — Set a PIN

Choose a strong PIN on the device — this prevents unauthorized local use even if someone gets physical access to your Trezor.

4. Firmware and software updates

Keep firmware current

Check and apply firmware updates via Trezor Suite whenever prompted. Firmware updates fix bugs and improve security — they should be applied from the official Suite or start page only.

Update safety tips

5. Security & best practices

Basic security rules

Common threats to watch for

Phishing sites, fake apps, supply-chain attacks and social engineering. Confirm URLs and downloads match official sources before proceeding.

6. Troubleshooting & support

If anything looks off (tampered packaging, inconsistent instructions, or failure to install firmware), stop and contact official support immediately. Keep serial numbers and order information available.

7. Handy resources (10 official links)

Below are direct links to official Trezor resources (setup, Suite, firmware, guides, security, support and general pages).