Official setup guide for your Trezor® hardware wallet. Follow these steps to securely initialize your device and protect your cryptocurrencies.
Start Setup at Trezor.io/startSetting up your Trezor® hardware wallet is a straightforward process that ensures maximum security for your cryptocurrencies. Follow these steps carefully to initialize your device.
Connect your Trezor® device to your computer using the provided USB cable. For Trezor Model T, ensure the device is charged or connected to power.
Open your web browser and navigate to Trezor.io/start. The website will automatically detect your device model and provide specific instructions.
Your Trezor® will prompt you to install the latest firmware. This is a critical security step that ensures your device has the most recent protections and features.
Follow the on-screen instructions to:
Your Trezor® will ask you to confirm your recovery seed by selecting the words in the correct order. This ensures you have properly recorded your backup.
Download and install Trezor Suite, the official desktop application for managing your cryptocurrencies with enhanced security features.
Trezor® offers two hardware wallet models, both providing excellent security with different feature sets to match your needs.
The original Trezor® model - secure, affordable, and reliable
Advanced model with touchscreen and enhanced features
If you encounter issues during setup, here are solutions to common problems:
Visit the official setup page to begin securing your cryptocurrencies
Go to Trezor.io/startTrezor.io/start is the official setup portal for Trezor hardware wallets. It provides device-specific, step-by-step instructions for initializing your Trezor®, installing firmware, creating a wallet, and setting up your recovery seed.
For web browser setup, you may need to install Trezor Bridge, which enables communication between your Trezor® and browser. The setup page will prompt you if this is required. Alternatively, you can use Trezor Suite desktop application which includes all necessary components.
If you lose your recovery seed and your device is lost, damaged, or wiped, your cryptocurrencies will be permanently inaccessible. There is no way to recover funds without the seed phrase. This is why securely storing your recovery seed is critically important.
While the Trezor.io/start website is mobile-responsive, the setup process requires connecting your Trezor® via USB. For Android devices, you can use a USB OTG adapter. iOS has limited support due to Apple's restrictions, so desktop setup is recommended.
If setup is interrupted (especially during firmware installation), your device may enter bootloader mode. Simply reconnect it and visit Trezor.io/start again to resume the process. In rare cases, you may need to use the Trezor Recovery tool available in Trezor Suite.
No, your recovery seed is only displayed on your Trezor® device screen during setup and is never transmitted to your computer or stored online. You are solely responsible for writing it down and storing it securely offline.