Setting up your Trezor hardware wallet through trezor.io/start ensures your crypto stays safe and fully under your control. This guide walks you through each step so you can begin securing Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other assets with confidence. 🚀
When you open the box, make sure everything is properly sealed and tamper-proof. You should find:
Trezor device
USB cable
Recovery seed cards
Instruction manual
If anything looks suspicious, contact Trezor support immediately. ⚠️
Go to trezor.io/start to begin the official setup. This ensures you download authentic Trezor software.
You’ll be asked to choose your model:
Trezor Model T
Trezor Model One
Click your device and follow the on-screen instructions. ✔️
Trezor.io/start will direct you to download Trezor Suite, available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Trezor Suite allows you to:
Manage crypto
Update firmware
Send/receive assets
Check balances
Monitor portfolio performance 📊
Install and launch the app.
Plug your device into your computer using the USB cable.
Trezor Suite will automatically detect the device and prompt you to begin setup. 🔄
If your Trezor is new, it may need a firmware update.
Trezor Suite will ask you to confirm the update on both your computer and device.
This step ensures security and full compatibility. 🔐
Your device will now generate a recovery seed—a list of 12, 18, or 24 words.
Important reminders:
Write the seed on the provided cards
Never take a photo
Never store digitally
Keep it hidden in a secure place 💡
Your recovery seed is the only way to restore your wallet if the device is lost or damaged.
Create a secure PIN on the device to protect against unauthorized access.
Use a number that’s hard to guess. Do not reuse old PINs. 🔢
Now you're ready to:
Add crypto accounts
Buy/sell crypto
Send and receive coins
Track your portfolio
Enable additional security options (Passphrase, Tor, etc.)
Your Trezor is now fully set up and ready to protect your assets! 🎉
It is your master backup. You can restore your entire wallet using it if the device is lost or damaged.
No. Never store it on your phone, email, or cloud. Write it down physically only.
Yes. Always download it from trezor.io/start.
Trezor supports hundreds of coins, including BTC, ETH, LTC, ADA, USDT, and more. Some assets require third-party wallets.
Your device works offline, but Trezor Suite needs internet to broadcast transactions.