Start at the right place
When you power up a hardware wallet for the first time, the simplest security step is also the most important: use the official onboarding path at trezor.io/start
. This page leads you to the genuine downloads, firmware checks, and setup flow designed by the manufacturer so you don’t fall for look-alike sites or phishing links.
What to expect
The guided setup walks you through six practical actions: connecting your device, installing the companion app (Trézor Suite), choosing a PIN, creating and recording your recovery seed, optionally adding a passphrase, and testing a small incoming transaction. Each action is deliberate—nothing hidden—and most confirmations happen only on the secure device screen.
Step-by-step summary
- Connect & verify. Plug the device into a computer you trust and follow the on-screen prompts. If firmware updates are required, apply them via the official flow.
- Install Trézor Suite. Use the link from
trezor.io/start
to download the app for your operating system; Suite is where you add accounts and manage transactions. - Set a PIN. Pick a PIN that’s easy for you to remember but not obvious to others. This protects casual access if your device is lost or stolen.
- Record your recovery seed. Write the words in the order shown—on paper or a metal backup. Never photograph or store the seed digitally.
- Consider a passphrase. A passphrase adds a hidden-wallet layer; use it only if you can securely store the phrase and remember it reliably.
- Test with a small transfer. Send a tiny amount to a new receiving address and confirm the address on the device display before accepting the transaction.
trezor.io/start
.
Best practices after setup
Keep firmware and the desktop app up to date, but update deliberately—read prompts before approving. Verify every receiving or change address on the device itself before confirming a send. For long-term security, consider splitting holdings between everyday accounts and cold-storage accounts, or using a metal backup plate for the recovery seed.
Troubleshooting basics
- If the device isn’t recognized, try a different USB cable or port and reopen Suite.
- For firmware issues, follow bootloader instructions shown on the device—do not disconnect mid-update.
- If you mis-recorded a seed word, don’t guess: pause, re-check, and only restore with the correct full phrase.
- Close any suspicious website that asks for secret words; re-enter the official start page manually.
Final note
Starting from trezor.io/start
gives you a reproducible, secure route from box to first receive. Treat your seed like the access key it is—store it offline, protect your device physically, and move confidently knowing your crypto is protected by hardware-backed security.