Trezor.io/Start® — Starting Up Your Device® (H1)
A compact guide written in fresh words to help you set up and secure your Trezor hardware safely.
(H2) Quick Summary
Unbox, connect, install official software, initialize the wallet, record your recovery words, and test with a tiny transaction.
https://trezor.io/start
to avoid impostors.(H3) What You’ll Need
- Computer with a USB port
- Original cable and the Trezor device
- Pen and a safe place to write your recovery seed
(H3) Step 1 — Unpack & Verify
(H4) Check packaging
Inspect seals and make sure packaging hasn’t been tampered with. If anything looks off, stop and contact support.
(H5) Short reason
Prevents tampered devices from entering your workflow.
(H3) Step 2 — Go to the Official Start Page
(H4) Open the site
Type trezor.io/start
into the address bar and follow the instructions for your model.
(H5) Why this matters
Ensures you download authentic software and firmware updates.
(H3) Step 3 — Install Trezor Suite
(H4) Install official app
Download and run the official Trezor Suite to manage your device and accounts.
(H5) Extra check
If a checksum is provided, verify the download matches it.
(H3) Step 4 — Initialize & Record Seed
(H4) Create new wallet
Follow prompts to generate your Recovery Seed on-device. Write the words exactly in order — never take a photo.
(H5) Storage idea
Keep the paper seed somewhere dry and private; consider a metal backup for long-term safety.
(H3) Step 5 — PIN & Optional Passphrase
(H4) Set device PIN
Pick a PIN on the device. For higher privacy, enable a passphrase — but remember, passphrases cannot be recovered.
(H5) Keep private
Never share your PIN or seed with anyone.
(H2) Final Checks
Confirm addresses on your hardware screen before sending funds. Perform a small test transaction to verify end‑to‑end operation.
Open trezor.io/start