Getting Started Guide — Secure Your Crypto from Day One
Congratulations on choosing Trezor as your hardware wallet for managing and protecting your cryptocurrency assets. This page is your step‑by‑step guide to get started safely and securely with Trezor Wallet®. We will walk you through everything — from unboxing the device to sending your first transaction — while highlighting best practices, security tips, and troubleshooting advice.
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Trezor is a hardware (cold) wallet designed to keep your private keys offline and protected from online threats such as malware, phishing, or hacked computers. Because the signing of transactions is done internally on the device, your keys never leave the hardware unit — even when interacting with software on a computer.
Trezor supports a large range of cryptocurrencies and tokens, and pairs seamlessly with Trezor Suite (desktop, web) and compatible third‑party wallets. It’s the trusted starting point for users who want full control over their digital assets.
Unpack your Trezor device (Model One or Model T). Inspect the device, cables, and packaging. Plug in the device to your computer via USB (or USB‑C if using a compatible adapter).
trezor.io/startOpen your browser and go to the official setup page trezor.io/start. This portal will detect your device and guide you to download Trezor Suite or configure via browser.
Download the version appropriate for your operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux).
If using browsers like Firefox, you might also need to install Trezor Bridge — a background utility that enables the browser to communicate with the hardware device. (In Chrome, WebUSB support may eliminate the need for Bridge).
The first time you connect, Trezor Suite will prompt you to install official signed firmware. This is a crucial step to ensure the device is running authentic software. Confirm on device when asked.
Write down each word in order on your recovery, and double-check for spelling. Never photograph or store digitally.
The device will prompt you to choose a PIN. Use a combination that is memorable but not obvious. Each time you connect the device, you’ll enter this PIN to proceed.
For advanced users, you can add a passphrase (sometimes referred to as a 25th word) to further hide wallets behind a secret phrase. This can create “hidden wallets” that are only accessible when the correct passphrase is provided.
After setup, you’ll land in the “My Trezor” dashboard inside Suite. From here you can:
Trezor supports a wide variety of cryptocurrencies and token standards. Some examples include:
If a coin or token is not natively supported, it can often be accessed through compatible third‑party wallets (e.g. via integration) while keeping the private key protection from your Trezor.
If the computer or browser doesn’t detect the device:
This message usually appears if the device has no firmware loaded. Run setup again and follow prompts to install firmware. After that, recover your wallet (if needed) using your seed.
If you forget your PIN, the only recourse is wiping the device and restoring from your recovery seed (if you have it).
Enter words exactly (spelling, order). If words are invalid, triple-check you’re using the correct wordlist and spacing.
Always confirm the URL and SSL certificate. Scammers often mimic Trezor’s interface to trick users into entering seeds. > As one user cautioned: *“The site shown is allocation‑trezor.com, which is not an official Trezor domain … The real one is trezor.io.”* :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
A passphrase acts as an additional “secret word” appended to your recovery seed. This allows creation of hidden wallets that cannot be accessed without the correct passphrase. Even if someone knows your seed but not the passphrase, they can’t access hidden accounts.
On supported devices, Shamir’s Secret Sharing allows you to split the seed into multiple parts. Only a subset is needed to reconstruct, offering more resilience and security for backup.
In Trezor Suite, you can enable Tor routing to mask your IP when accessing blockchain networks. Use coin control to choose specific UTXOs and reduce traceability.
Trezor Suite supports integrated partners that let you swap assets directly without compromising your private key security. Every transaction still requires on‑device approval.
Through Trezor Bridge or WebUSB, you can link your device with Web3 wallets (e.g. MetaMask) or DeFi apps. The private key remains on device; only signing occurs securely.
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Yes — setup is streamlined, and the user interface is intuitive. Even non-technical users can follow the steps comfortably. Trezor’s guides emphasize security while abstracting complexity where possible. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
As long as you have your recovery seed stored safely, you can recover all funds on a new device via trezor.io/start.
It depends — some browsers (like Firefox) require Bridge for device communication. Chrome/WebUSB may bypass it. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Some assets may not yet be directly supported. In such cases, you may need to use a third‑party wallet interface or plugin that supports that coin while still using your device’s private key security.
You have now walked through the full “Getting Started” journey: unbox your device, install firmware, set up backup, configure security settings, and begin managing your assets.
From here, your next steps include:
As always, Trezor’s philosophy is: “Your keys, your crypto.” By following this official setup path and adopting good security hygiene, you place control, privacy, and safety firmly in your hands.
We wish you a secure and confident start on your journey in the decentralized world.