Trezor.io/Start® — Starting® Up Your Device 🔐🚀

A simple, secure onboarding flow to set up your Trezor hardware wallet with confidence.

Welcome to Trezor.io/Start®. Getting started with your Trezor device should be fast, clear, and secure. This guide walks you step-by-step through unboxing, initializing, creating and safely storing your recovery seed, and connecting to trusted applications. Along the way you’ll see subtle visual cues — twinkling highlights and color-coded prompts — that help you confirm actions and prevent mistakes. Whether you’re a first-time crypto user or managing multiple wallets, our onboarding is designed to protect your keys while keeping the experience approachable.

Quick Start — 6 steps to secure setup 🔑

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1. Unbox & inspect your device.

Check packaging seals and device condition. Confirm the model number on the box matches your order and the tamper-evident sticker is intact.

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2. Visit Trezor.io/Start® and connect.

Open the official start site on a secure computer, install any required Bridge software if prompted, and plug in your Trezor device.

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3. Initialize & create your recovery seed.

Follow on-device prompts to generate your recovery seed. Write the seed down on the supplied card — never store it digitally.

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4. Set a PIN and optional passphrase.

Choose a PIN you can remember (but others won’t guess). For advanced privacy, enable an additional passphrase as a hidden wallet layer.

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5. Verify firmware and device authenticity.

Trezor prompts you to confirm firmware signatures on-device. This prevents tampered devices or rogue firmware.

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6. Connect to trusted apps and secure backups.

Use Trezor Bridge or WebUSB for browser connections. Store your recovery seed in multiple safe locations and consider a metal backup for long-term durability.

Security-first design — what you need to know 🔍

Ownership of crypto equals control of the private keys. Trezor puts those keys into a purpose-built hardware environment that isolates them from your internet-connected computer. During setup you will verify every sensitive action directly on the device’s screen; nothing sensitive is typed into your computer. We also publish firmware and tools as open-source so the community and third-party auditors can verify what runs on your device.

Best practices

Never share your recovery seed — not with support, not online.
Store seed backups offline in at least two separate secure locations.
Keep firmware updated and verify updates on-device.
Prefer hardware-backed backups (metal plates) for long-term storage.

Pro tips & troubleshooting ⚙️

If your device isn't recognized, ensure Trezor Bridge (or WebUSB) is installed and that you use a supported browser. For questions about recovery, consult documentation before attempting restores. If you ever suspect compromise, move assets using a fresh device and a new recovery seed.