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.

Tip: Always type the website address yourself — go to 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

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(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

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(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

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(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

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(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

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(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