A clear, step-by-step presentation to help you set up your Trézor hardware wallet securely and confidently.
This presentation guides a new user through the essential steps to get a Trézor device up and running. It covers unboxing, initial connection, firmware checks, seed handling, PIN setup, and recommended security practices. The instructions are concise but comprehensive, making it easy to follow whether you're a beginner or have some experience with hardware wallets.
Using the manufacturer’s official start page ensures you download the correct firmware and companion software, follow the latest recommended steps, and avoid third-party traps or counterfeit advice. For convenience, the official start page is linked below in multiple styles so you can access it immediately.
Each link above points to the official Trézor start page. Choose one to begin your setup — using multiple links is safe and only for visual demonstration.
Start by carefully inspecting the box and tamper-evident seals. Genuine Trézor packaging is high quality and includes official holograms and seals. If any seal is broken or the packaging looks tampered with, do not proceed — contact the vendor or Trézor support immediately via the official start page linked above.
Use original cables and avoid unknown charging stations when first powering the device to reduce risk.
Connecting to the official start page will present guided setup instructions and verify the latest firmware needed for your model. It minimizes the risk of malicious firmware or fake setup utilities.
Open your browser and navigate to the official link. You can use any of the colorful buttons above; they all lead to the same official page. Ensure the address bar shows https://trezor.io/start and the site certificate is valid.
Never download software or firmware from third-party websites. Only follow links from the official page and avoid clicking on promotional links in emails or social media.
The device will guide you through creating a new seed (recovery phrase) and setting a PIN. Write your recovery words on the supplied recovery card or a trusted backup medium. Do not store the seed on a computer, phone, or cloud storage.
The seed is the ultimate key to your crypto. Never share it with anyone — not support staff, not vendors, and not online helpers. If someone asks for your seed, it is a scam.
Choose a PIN you can remember but that’s hard for others to guess. Avoid obvious sequences (1234) and personal dates. The device will obscure PIN input for shoulder-surfing protection.
If you enable a passphrase (sometimes called a 25th word), you add an additional secret that augments your seed. Passphrases significantly increase security but also increase complexity — if you lose it, funds are unrecoverable.
Use the passphrase for funds you want to hide from ordinary seed recovery. Document your decisions about passphrase usage in a secure way so you don’t lose access.
Always verify the firmware through the official start process. The website will instruct you to install the Trezor Bridge or Suite if required and to verify device authenticity.
Keep firmware and Suite updated to benefit from security patches and new features. The official start page will indicate updates when necessary.
Regularly review device firmware notices, keep backups in multiple secure locations, and be skeptical of unsolicited requests for sensitive information. When in doubt, consult the official start page and Trézor’s support channels.
Return to the official start page for deeper guides, recovery walkthroughs, and troubleshooting tools. Use the colorful buttons at the top of this document to go straight to the official resource.