Welcome! This guide walks you through safely initializing your Trezor hardware wallet from the official Trezor.io/Start page. Follow each step carefully to keep your crypto secure and backed up.
Unbox your Trezor and connect it to your computer using the included cable. Make sure you’re on a trusted computer and using the latest browser. Never share your recovery seed with anyone.
Open a browser and go to Trezor.io/Start. The official site guides you through the setup and ensures you download authentic firmware and software.
Trezor Suite is the official desktop app for managing your device. You can also use the web interface. Choose the option that best fits your workflow.
Follow on-screen prompts to create a new wallet or restore from an existing recovery seed. Choose a strong PIN — longer and non-obvious PINs are safer.
Your recovery seed (usually 12 or 24 words) is the sole backup of your funds. Write it on the supplied card and store it in a safe, separate location. Do not store it digitally.
Once you finish, test a small transaction to confirm everything works. Add trusted accounts in Trezor Suite or the web interface and consider enabling additional security features like U2F where supported.
If your device is not recognized: try a different USB port or cable, reboot your computer, and ensure you have the latest Trezor firmware and Suite installed. If in doubt, consult official support resources on the Trezor website.