Welcome to Trezor.io/Start — the trusted path to powering up your Trezor hardware wallet safely. This landing page is an 800-word walkthrough of every important step, from checking your package to securing your recovery seed and performing your first test transaction. Setting up a hardware wallet is not complicated, but it must be done with care. Each step described here has a purpose: protecting your private keys from exposure, minimizing human error, and ensuring you retain full control over your crypto assets.
Your Trezor device is designed to be a secure vault. It isolates private keys within hardware and requires manual confirmation of every transaction. This prevents remote attackers from accessing your funds, even if your computer is infected. But the device is only as safe as the setup process: correct initialization, careful seed management, and regular firmware updates are non-negotiable.
Step-by-step Setup
Check seals and labels before unboxing. If anything looks tampered with, contact support immediately. Using a compromised device puts your funds at risk.
Use a trusted computer with up-to-date antivirus and operating system. Avoid public Wi-Fi or unfamiliar networks during setup.
Plug in your Trezor. On-screen, choose “Create new wallet” or “Recover wallet.” Follow device prompts, not just the computer screen.
Select a PIN code that is memorable but not obvious. This PIN will be required every time you unlock the device or approve a transaction.
Write down each recovery word in the order displayed. Use the provided recovery card or another secure medium. Never photograph or digitize these words.
Advanced users can add a passphrase as a 25th word. This provides extra protection but must be remembered; losing it means losing access.
Install official firmware updates before using the wallet. Updates fix vulnerabilities and add features. Only update through verified channels.
Use Trezor Suite or mobile apps downloaded directly from official sources. Companion software helps you manage accounts, send, and receive crypto securely.
Always confirm the receiving address and amount on the Trezor screen itself before approving. This protects against malware changing copy-pasted addresses.
Send a small transfer to verify everything works. Once successful, you can confidently use the wallet for larger amounts.
Why These Steps Matter
Every measure reduces a specific threat. Inspecting packaging stops supply-chain attacks. Using a trusted environment minimizes malware risks. PINs protect against unauthorized local access. The recovery seed is your lifeline if the device is lost. Firmware updates patch vulnerabilities. Verifying addresses on the device neutralizes clipboard-hijacking malware. Each step builds a layered defense so that even if one barrier is breached, others hold strong.
Safety Checklist
- Never reveal your recovery seed, PIN, or passphrase to anyone — not even Trezor support.
- Store recovery words offline, preferably in more than one secure, physical location.
- Keep your device firmware and companion apps up to date.
- Only download software from official Trezor links.
- Always confirm transaction details on the device screen.