Trézor.io/Start® | Starting Up Your Device | Trézor®

Clear, step-by-step guidance to set up your Trezor hardware wallet securely and confidently.

Introduction — Why setup matters

Protecting your private keys

Hardware wallets keep private keys offline so that your cryptocurrency cannot be accessed by malware on your computer. Setting up your Trezor correctly — updating firmware, creating a secure backup, and choosing a strong PIN — is the essential first step toward secure self-custody.

What this guide covers

We’ll walk through the official start flow, recommended safety checks, recovery seed best practices, and where to find help if anything goes wrong.

Quick start (official)

Run the official Start flow

Begin at the official Start page, which guides you to download and launch Trezor Suite and step you through onboarding. Always use official Trezor links and the latest Trezor Suite release when setting up your device.

Step-by-step setup

1) Inspect packaging & device

Make sure the box seal is intact and that no tamper-evidence is broken. If anything looks suspicious, contact official support before proceeding.

2) Install Trezor Suite

Download Trezor Suite from the official site and open it. Follow on-screen prompts to connect your device for the first time.

3) Firmware & initialization

Install any firmware updates presented by the Suite. The Suite will help you initialize the device, set a PIN, and generate a recovery seed — write this seed down offline and store it securely.

Useful guides

Security best practices

Seed storage & PIN strategy

Write your 12/24-word recovery seed on paper (or on a metal backup for fire/water protection), never store it digitally, and never share it. Use a PIN you can remember but that won't be guessable by others.

Recognize phishing & social engineering

Always verify URLs and downloads. Official Trezor documentation and support channels are the only safe sources for software and instructions.

Where to get help

Official Support & Learning

If you encounter problems, use the official support and educational resources rather than third-party guides that could be outdated or malicious.

Final checklist (before you finish)

Confirm these five items

Security note

If you ever doubt the integrity of your device or the safety of your seed, contact official support immediately and follow published recovery instructions.