Welcome to the official guide for starting your Trezor® hardware wallet. Whether you're new to cryptocurrency or a seasoned user, this comprehensive tutorial will walk you through the essential steps to set up your device safely, protect your digital assets, and maximize the use of your Trezor. Let's dive in!
Trezor is a hardware wallet developed by SatoshiLabs that provides top-tier security for storing cryptocurrencies. It keeps your private keys offline, ensuring protection against hacking, malware, and phishing attacks. Trezor supports a wide range of coins, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and many more.
Before starting, ensure the following:
This is the official onboarding site. Choose your device model (Trezor Model One or Model T) to begin.
Use the USB cable provided with your Trezor. Plug it into your computer. Your device should power on and display the Trezor logo.
You will be prompted to download Trezor Suite, the official application used to interact with your device. This is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Download and install it.
If your Trezor is brand new, it will not have firmware installed. The Trezor Suite will guide you through this step. Confirm the firmware installation directly on your device.
After firmware installation, choose "Create new wallet" in Trezor Suite. You will then be prompted to write down your recovery seed (12 or 24 words) on paper.
Do not take a photo or screenshot of your recovery seed. Write it down and store it securely offline. Anyone with access to your seed can steal your assets.
The device will ask you to confirm the seed phrase. This ensures you’ve written it down correctly and completely.
Choose a strong PIN to protect your device. Avoid simple combinations (e.g., 1234 or 0000). The PIN is required each time the Trezor is connected.
A passphrase acts as a 25th word added to your recovery seed. It increases the security of your wallet by creating a hidden wallet. Without the correct passphrase, even your recovery seed is useless.
You can now send, receive, and store cryptocurrencies safely. Explore the Trezor Suite dashboard to manage your assets, track prices, and more.
Your Trezor wallet is only as safe as your practices. Here are key concepts you should understand:
This is the single most important backup. If your device is lost, stolen, or destroyed, the seed lets you recover your funds on another device.
Acts as an additional layer of security. Without it, someone with your seed cannot access your funds if they don’t know the passphrase.
Protects against unauthorized physical access. Multiple incorrect attempts will wipe the device.
Ensure you're using the original cable. Try different USB ports or another computer. Reinstall Trezor Suite if needed.
This usually happens when firmware needs to be installed or updated. Follow on-screen instructions or visit Trezor support.
You’ll need to reset your device and recover using your recovery seed. Without the seed, your funds are lost permanently.
If you do not have your seed and lose access to the device, you cannot recover your wallet. This is by design—no third party, not even Trezor, can help.
Trezor supports over 1000 coins and tokens, including:
For the full list, visit the official page: trezor.io/coins
Yes. You can connect your Trezor wallet to MetaMask for seamless DeFi interaction, NFT management, and Web3 access.
The thief cannot access your funds without the PIN or passphrase. If you have your recovery seed, restore the wallet on a new device and move your funds immediately.
Yes, using passphrases you can create and access multiple hidden wallets from a single seed.
Yes. Trezor’s firmware and software are open-source, reviewed by the community for transparency and trust.
Setting up your Trezor correctly is the first and most important step in your cryptocurrency journey. By keeping your private keys offline and following best practices, you protect yourself from online threats and gain full control over your digital wealth.
Visit Trezor.io/Start anytime to revisit these steps or seek help from official support. Never share your recovery seed with anyone — not even Trezor staff.
With Trezor, your crypto is safe, secure, and truly yours. 🔐