Ready to protect your crypto? Follow these steps at Trezor.io/Start to securely set up your Trezor hardware wallet and manage your digital assets with confidence.
Setup Steps
- Visit trezor.io/start on your computer.
- Download and install the official Trezor Suite app for your operating system.
- Connect your Trezor device by USB and wait for detection in the Suite app.
- Check packaging and holographic seal for authenticity. Only proceed if untampered.
- Install the latest firmware onto your device when prompted.
- Choose to Create new wallet or Recover wallet using an existing backup or recovery seed.
- Write down your 12/24-word recovery seed securely (offline)—never share it.
- Set a strong PIN using the on-device blind matrix keypad for privacy.
- Select which cryptocurrencies you wish to activate in the Suite.
- Access your Trezor Suite dashboard to check balances, send, and receive crypto.
Best Security Practices
- Use only the official Trezor Suite app—download from trezor.io.
- Never use a device with broken or tampered packaging seals.
- Store your recovery seed offline in multiple secure places.
- Do not share your PIN or recovery phrase with anyone.
- Update both your Trezor Suite app and device firmware regularly.
- If unsure about any step, schedule an onboarding session with a Trezor expert on the official site.
- Never enter your seed or PIN on your computer, phone, or any website—only on the Trezor device.
- Enable passphrase protection for an added security layer, especially if storing substantial assets.