Trezor.io/Start® — Starting™ Up Your Device

Official step-by-step guide to set up, secure, and use your Trezor hardware wallet.
Clear, secure, and practical — everything you need to get started safely.

Welcome — before you begin

Congratulations on choosing a Trezor hardware wallet. This guide (based on the official Trezor.io/Start® flow) walks you through everything you need to safely initialize and start using your device. We cover hardware checks, downloading the official Suite, creating and protecting your recovery seed, performing a first transaction, and essential security practices to keep your crypto assets safe.

Open Trezor.io/Start® User Guides & Tutorials

1. What you’ll need

Before setup, prepare a clean workstation: your Trezor device (Trezor One or Model T), the USB cable included in the box, a computer (Windows/Mac/Linux), and a quiet, private place to write down your recovery seed. Avoid taking photos or saving the seed digitally. Consider a steel backup plate for long-term durability.

Unboxing & initial checks

Inspect the packaging for tamper evidence and confirm the device looks correct and untampered. Only buy from the official shop or an authorized reseller to minimize risk of pre-compromised devices. Official shop link below.

2. Downloading the official software

For the guided initialization flow, use the official Trezor Suite or the Start page. Always confirm the URL is trezor.io and avoid clicking on suspicious links from social media or email.

Useful downloads & pages:

3. Initialize your device — step-by-step

  1. Connect your Trezor to your computer with the supplied cable and open Trezor Suite or the Start page. The website/app will detect your device and guide the flow.
  2. Create a new wallet OR choose to recover an existing one if you already have a seed. Creating a new wallet will generate a fresh recovery phrase on the device.
  3. Write down your recovery seed — the Suite will display your 12/24 words one by one. Write them onto the supplied card or a secure steel backup. Do not store digitally.
  4. Set a device PIN on the hardware. This PIN protects access to the device; choose a strong, memorable PIN and never share it.
  5. Optional: enable an additional passphrase for hidden wallets if you understand the consequences (extra security but recoverability depends on remembering the passphrase).
  6. Verify everything — the device should display the same words and prompts as the Suite. Only accept firmware updates or confirmations that you initiated and recognize.

Why the seed matters

The recovery seed is the single most critical item. It is the only way to restore your wallet if the device is lost, damaged, or stolen. Treat it like the key to a safe deposit box: offline, private, and duplicated in secure locations if necessary.

4. First transaction & address verification

After initialization, perform a small test transaction to verify end-to-end functionality. Receive a small amount to your Trezor address, then send a small amount out. Always confirm any displayed recipient address on the physical device screen — this prevents clipboard and host-side tampering.

Transaction safety checklist

  • Confirm recipient address on the Trezor device screen before approving.
  • Check network fee and estimated confirmation time in Suite.
  • Use low-value test transactions before moving large sums.

5. Maintain & secure your device

Regularly update firmware using Trezor Suite's built-in update flow. Firmware updates are signed and verified; do not install updates from untrusted sources. If your device ever behaves unexpectedly, contact official support before sharing seed or performing complex recovery steps.

Backup strategies

For long term resilience, consider: (1) a primary paper/steel backup stored in a secure location, (2) a secondary backup in a different physical location, and (3) understanding the legal/access implications for estate planning.

6. Troubleshooting common issues

If your device is not detected, check USB cables and ports, restart the Suite, or try a different computer. For firmware or device errors, follow the official troubleshooting guides before attempting advanced fixes. If in doubt, contact official support channels.

Quick fixes

  • Try another USB cable or port.
  • Reboot the computer and reconnect the device.
  • Ensure Suite/Start page is up to date and you are on the official domain.
  • Consult official support if the device behaves abnormally.

7. Advanced topics

Advanced users can explore passphrase-protected hidden wallets, coin control for UTXO management, PSBT workflows for air-gapped signing, and integration with third-party wallets or node setups. Always document and understand any advanced steps, since complexity increases the chance of irreversible mistakes.

Developer & advanced resources

For developers or integrators, Trezor publishes SDKs and documentation on GitHub. Use official developer resources for building integrations and validating signing flows.

8. Official links — bookmark these

Ten essential official pages for downloads, support, documentation, and verification:

Trezor.io/Start® Trezor — Official Site Guides & Tutorials Support Center Firmware & Security Compatibility GitHub — Trezor Trezor Blog Trezor on Twitter Official Shop

9. Final tips — keep control

Setting up a Trezor device is an investment in security and control. Follow official setup flows, keep backups offline, verify addresses on the device, and treat your seed as the most sensitive secret you own. If something feels off during setup, stop, verify the URL or software source, and reach out to official support. With careful setup and ongoing hygiene, your Trezor will be a durable, trustworthy guardian of your crypto.

Prepared as a comprehensive, landing-style step-by-step guide for Trezor.io/Start® — follow official links above for downloads and support.