A clear, security-first walkthrough for setting up your Trezor hardware wallet—from authentic firmware to a backup you can trust.
“Not your keys, not your coins” is more than a slogan. A hardware wallet keeps your private keys protected while giving you control of your assets. The official setup flow guides you through firmware installation, wallet creation, and backup verification—one deliberate step at a time.
A new Trezor arrives without firmware installed. That’s intentional: you install authentic firmware yourself, in a trusted environment. Start by typing trezor.io/start directly into your browser rather than following a search ad or an unfamiliar link.
Visit the official Trezor setup pageFollow the prompts on your Trezor and in Trezor Suite. Take your time—especially when creating and verifying your backup.
Start from the official Trezor setup page and download Trezor Suite for Windows, macOS, or Linux. The desktop app is the recommended way to manage your wallet and keeps setup in a dedicated environment.
Open Suite and connect your device with the supplied USB cable. Follow the on-screen prompts to install the latest firmware. Compatible newer models also run an authenticity check to help confirm your device is genuine.
Choose “Create new wallet” for a fresh setup. Your device generates a recovery seed—typically 12, 20, or 24 words. Write every word, in order, on the recovery card while following the prompts on your device.
Your device will ask you to confirm selected words from your backup. Take your time: this catches mistakes before you need the backup. Then set a PIN and enter it on your Trezor device whenever you connect.
It is the only way to restore your wallet if your device is lost, stolen, or damaged. Trezor Support will never ask for it. Anyone who does is trying to steal your assets. Write it down and store it offline in a secure place—consider a second protected physical location.
Once your device is initialized, Trezor Suite becomes your companion for viewing and managing supported crypto assets while your private keys remain protected by your hardware wallet.
Explore Trezor SuiteView supported accounts, balances, and transaction history from a single interface.
Explore supported buy, sell, swap, and staking services through integrated providers.
Use features such as Tor connectivity and discreet mode where available.
Availability varies by asset, location, and third-party provider. Always verify the details on your device before approving a transaction.
Stay deliberate. A few careful habits protect your wallet long after setup is finished.
Install firmware updates prompted by Trezor Suite to benefit from important improvements and security fixes.
Cloud drives, photos, password managers, and email drafts can be exposed remotely. Keep your backup offline.
Confirm the requested words with care. Verification can catch an error before you depend on your backup.
Check the address bar yourself. Avoid sponsored search results, unsolicited messages, and unofficial downloads.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
The genuine self-custody journey begins at the official Trezor setup page. Check the URL, follow each step, and keep your recovery seed private.
Go to official Trezor.io/start trezor.io/start