Trezor.io/Start — Starting Up Your Device™

Welcome to Trezor®

Trezor® is a secure, offline hardware wallet designed to protect your cryptocurrencies from theft, phishing, and malware. If you’ve just received your new Trezor® device, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know to get started securely.

To begin, always use the official Trezor portal: https://trezor.io/start

⚠️ Beware of fake setup sites. Only use https://trezor.io/start.

1. What's in the Box?

Trezor® device (Model One or Model T)
USB cable
Recovery seed card(s)
Getting started leaflet
Stickers and/or accessories

Before setup, ensure your Trezor® came in its original packaging with intact holographic seals.

2. Visit Trezor.io/Start

Open a browser and go to Trezor.io/Start. This is Trezor’s official setup site. Choose your device model to proceed.

You’ll be asked to download Trezor Suite — a desktop application that allows you to manage crypto securely.

🔐 Trezor Suite replaces the old Chrome extensions and adds more features and better security.

3. Install Trezor Suite

Select your operating system: Windows, macOS, or Linux. Download the installation file, open it, and follow the instructions.

After installation, launch Trezor Suite. It will prompt you to connect your Trezor device.

4. Connect and Begin Setup

Connect your device using the USB cable
Wait for Trezor Suite to detect your device
Install firmware if prompted (new devices ship without it)
Confirm all steps on the Trezor screen physically

This ensures only you can approve actions on your wallet.

5. Create a New Wallet

After firmware installation, choose Create new wallet. Your device will now generate a unique 12 or 24-word recovery seed.

Write the words down in the exact order shown
Use the paper card provided or another secure offline method
Never take photos or save digitally

🛑 Lost seed = lost funds. Trezor has no way to recover your wallet without it.

6. Set Your PIN

Your PIN adds local protection. Each time you connect the Trezor®, you’ll enter your PIN before accessing funds.

Choose a random, strong number and do not reuse passwords or PINs from elsewhere.

7. Add Cryptocurrency Accounts

In Trezor Suite, go to the “Accounts” tab and click “Add account”. Select a coin like Bitcoin, Ethereum, or others. Trezor supports over 1000 coins and tokens.

The device will confirm each step and sync your wallet addresses.

8. Send and Receive Crypto

Receiving:

Click “Receive” and copy your address
Verify the address on your Trezor screen
Use this address to accept funds securely

Sending:

Click “Send”, paste the recipient’s address
Enter the amount and confirm the transaction
Double-check on the Trezor screen before approving

9. Advanced Features

Passphrase protection: Add a custom word to protect your seed phrase further
Hidden wallets: Create wallets only accessible with specific passphrases
Labeling: Sync your wallet data with Dropbox or locally

These features are optional but can increase security and customization.

10. Recovering a Wallet

If your device is lost or damaged, you can restore your funds using a new Trezor®:

Connect the new device
Choose “Recover wallet” in Trezor Suite
Enter your 12 or 24-word recovery seed

You’ll regain full access if the recovery phrase is entered correctly.

11. Stay Safe — Security Tips

Never share your seed phrase — not even with “support”
Always verify transaction details on the device screen
Check URLs and