This guide walks you through the official setup for your Trezor device using the web start page. Following these steps carefully will help protect your crypto assets and get you confidently transacting in minutes. Use the official setup page: https://trezor.io/start.
Trezor is a hardware wallet — a physical device that stores your private keys offline. That keeps them safe from hackers, malware, and phishing attacks that target software wallets or exchange accounts. The official start page provides the latest firmware, authentic installation flow, and verified instructions so you don’t end up on a malicious imitation site.
When you open the box you should find:
Verify tamper-evident seals and examine the device for unusual damage. If anything looks off, contact the seller or official Trezor support before proceeding.
Open your browser and go to the official onboarding page: https://trezor.io/start. The start page will guide you to install any required apps and the Trezor Bridge or native WebUSB connection layer used to communicate with your device.
Trezor supports modern browsers (Chrome, Edge, Brave, Firefox with WebUSB). Follow the on-screen prompts to install the bridge if required. On some browsers you can use the native WebUSB flow; the page will indicate what you need.
Firmware is the software running on the device; it's crucial to verify and update it to the latest official version. The official start page will check your firmware integrity and provide instructions to install updates signed by Trezor.
When the firmware update completes, the device will reboot and present a confirmation screen. The web page will then prompt you to create a new wallet or restore an existing recovery seed.
Choose create a new wallet if this is your first device. Choose restore wallet only if you already have a recovery seed from a previous Trezor (or a compatible BIP39 seed).
The device will generate a new recovery seed — usually 12, 18, or 24 words — using the device’s true random number generator. Write these words down in order on the provided recovery cards. Keep them offline.
When restoring, enter the words exactly in the order they were originally given. The device will verify the seed and reconstruct your wallet addresses and keys. Double-check spelling — BIP39 uses a fixed wordlist and one misplaced word will cause failure.
After seed creation/restoration you will be prompted to set a device PIN. This protects the device itself from local tampering. For advanced users, Trezor supports an optional passphrase — an additional secret you can add to create hidden wallets.
Passphrases act like a 25th word and can create multiple hidden wallets from the same seed. They are powerful but come with responsibility: if you forget your passphrase, those hidden wallets are irrecoverable even with the seed.
Trezor provides official interfaces to manage coins and connect with third-party wallets. The starting point is always the official start page, which links to recommended apps and integrations.
To receive funds, open your Trezor wallet app, select the account and copy the receiving address from the device screen to ensure it matches the web view. For sending, you will create a transaction in the web interface and then confirm the details directly on your Trezor device — the device signs the transaction without exposing your private key.
Always verify the recipient address and amounts on the device’s display before confirming — malware or compromised browsers can try to alter the information if you only trust the screen copy.
Security is the core purpose of a hardware wallet. Here are practical checks to keep you safe.
Always start at: https://trezor.io/start. Verify the HTTPS padlock in the address bar and, if unsure, manually type the URL instead of following links from emails or social media.
Keep your firmware updated through official channels and periodically verify your backups. Treat your recovery seed as the ultimate authority — if your device is lost, the seed is how to recover funds.
Only update firmware from the official start page and follow the prompts shown on the device. If anything unexpected appears (unsigned firmware, mismatched prompts), stop and contact official support.
If you have the ability, test restoring your seed to a spare device to confirm the backup works — but avoid exposing the seed more than necessary.
If your device isn’t recognized, try a different USB cable, port, or browser. Ensure the Trezor Bridge or browser permissions are installed. If issues persist, consult the official help center starting at Trezor.io/Start for step-by-step troubleshooting.
If you lose your seed and forget your PIN, the funds are effectively inaccessible. That’s why following the secure backup best practices above is essential.
Advanced users can maintain multiple distinct wallets using different passphrases. This allows plausible deniability and compartmentalization of funds, but increases recovery complexity.
Trezor can be used with many third-party wallets that implement hardware wallet support. Always confirm compatibility through the official start page first.