This official getting started guide helps you confidently set up and use your Trezor hardware wallet. We'll walk through unboxing, initial setup, creating secure backups, and best-practice flows for day-to-day use. Everything below is simple, practical, and designed to protect your crypto safely.
Open the official start page: https://trezor.io/start
Before powering on, inspect the seal and packaging. A genuine Trezor package will have tamper-evident stickers and clear brand labeling. If anything seems damaged, altered, or missing, stop and contact the vendor or the official Trezor support channels on the start page.
Connect your Trezor only to a trusted device. The first time you power it, the device will check if the firmware is present and genuine. Follow on-screen prompts: never install firmware from suspicious sources. The official start page will guide firmware verification with checksums and secure steps.
Only interact with the official trezor.io/start website for firmware and setup tools. Avoid third-party applications for initial firmware installation.
The device will present options: create a new wallet, recover an existing one, or use advanced modes. Choose "Create new." The device will generate a seed (recovery phrase). Write it down on the recovery card provided — do not store the seed digitally.
The seed (12/24 words) is the ultimate recovery key. Anyone with it can access your funds. Keep it offline, never photograph it, never type it into a website, and avoid cloud storage. Consider using a steel plate for maximum resilience against fire and water.
Create a device PIN — this prevents unauthorized access if the device is stolen. A longer PIN is stronger; combine numbers in a pattern you can remember but that isn’t obvious. Trezor uses a randomized PIN grid, which helps protect against shoulder-surfing.
Use official or well-known wallet software that supports Trezor. When connecting to exchanges, make sure the URL matches the genuine website and that your browser isn’t compromised. Confirm transaction details on the device screen before approving to avoid phishing or manipulated amounts.
If you forget your PIN, you can reset the device and restore the wallet using your seed phrase. If the seed is lost, funds cannot be recovered. Contact official support only via the start page for any unusual errors. Never share seed words with support — legitimate support will never ask for your seed.
Periodically check firmware updates and review backup integrity. If you change your security strategy (e.g., new passphrase or seed rotation), perform the change carefully and create fresh backups. For long-term custody, consider cold storage best practices and legal arrangements.
Document recovery instructions for heirs in a secure manner (not the seed itself). Consider legal instruments that safely pass on access instructions without exposing secrets to third parties prematurely.
Thanks for following this official getting started guide. For detailed, step-by-step walkthroughs with screenshots and official downloads, always visit: https://trezor.io/start