This presentation-style guide walks you through a clean, secure first-time setup of your Trezor hardware wallet. Always begin at the official portal: Trezor.io/start.
Your Trezor device (Model T or Model One), the original USB cable, and optionally an OTG adapter if using a compatible mobile bridge.
Avoid unverified hubs. Connect directly to a trusted computer USB port.
Use a macOS, Windows, or Linux machine you keep updated. Close other apps, and consider a standard user account for wallet tasks.
Pen + the supplied recovery cards. Never photograph, scan, or type the seed into cloud-connected apps.
When ready, start from the official setup flow at Trezor.io/start.
Open your browser and visit Trezor.io/start. The page will detect your model and guide you to install Trezor Suite (desktop) or use the web version with the bridge.
If the page asks for your recovery seed before device initialization, stop: return to Trezor.io/start.
Download Trezor Suite for your OS and verify its origin. After installation, plug in your Trezor device using the original cable.
If prompted to install the Trezor Bridge, follow the instructions on Trezor.io/start to complete it.
On first use, the device may request a firmware update. Approve on the device screen. Keep the cable connected and do not interrupt power.
Latest firmware ensures security patches and compatibility. If unsure whether an update is genuine, compare instructions at Trezor.io/start.
Choose “Create new wallet” in Trezor Suite. Confirm on the device. You’ll be guided to generate a recovery seed.
Write each word clearly on the recovery card in order. Store it offline in a private, fire- and water-resistant place. Never share it.
Pick a strong PIN that you can memorize. Consider enabling a passphrase (advanced users) to add a layer of protection. Learn the workflow on Trezor.io/start.
A passphrase acts like an extra word that derives a different vault. Lose it and the funds in that vault are irrecoverable.
Create the needed coin accounts in Suite. For first use, receive a small test amount. Verify the address on the device screen before sharing it.
Recovery seed and passphrase should never be typed into any computer or phone. If any site requests the seed during routine use, close it and re-open Trezor.io/start.
Always match the address shown in Trezor Suite with the one on the device screen. The device display is the source of truth.
Download Suite and firmware following links from Trezor.io/start. Avoid third-party “helpers,” browser extensions, or random Telegram tips.
After initial setup, consider a dry-run on a spare device or in a controlled scenario to confirm you can restore from your recovery words. Follow official restoration steps at Trezor.io/start.
If the device is lost, funds are recoverable with your seed on a new Trezor. Initialize the replacement using the restore flow referenced from Trezor.io/start.
Periodically check for Suite and firmware updates. For guidance and checksums, consult Trezor.io/start.