Trezor.io/Start | Starting® Up® Your® Device® — Official Secure Setup

A clear, step-by-step presentation-style guide to set up your Trezor hardware wallet securely, with best practices, warnings, and official links.

What this guide covers

This document walks you through unboxing to first use: installing Trezor Suite, initializing the device, securely recording your recovery seed, applying firmware updates, and basic safety hygiene. Use it as a checklist or paste it into a slide or page for training or onboarding.

Estimated time: ~15–30 minutes for initial setup (depends on OS and updates).

1. Prepare — Tools & downloads (H2)

1.1 Required items (H3)

Download official management software from Trezor before connecting your device — this prevents counterfeit or tampered apps. Use the official Trezor Suite or the web-based start flow. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

2. First connection & initialization (H2)

2.1 Plug in and follow the start flow (H3)

  1. Open trezor.io/start (official start page) or the Trezor Suite desktop app. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
  2. Connect the device via the included USB cable and confirm device prompts.
  3. Select “Create new wallet” on-screen to generate a new seed, or “Recover wallet” to restore from an existing seed.

2.2 On-device confirmations (H4)

All sensitive approvals (e.g., confirming a received address, approving transactions, or revealing a public key) must be physically confirmed on the Trezor device — never confirm on your computer for you don’t control the hardware buttons. This separation is core to Trezor's security model. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

3. Recovery seed & backups (H2)

3.1 What the recovery seed is (H3)

Your recovery seed (12–24 words, depending on model/options) is the single most important backup — it restores your funds if the device is lost or broken. Keep it offline, never photograph it, and store physical copies in secure locations (e.g., safe, security deposit box). Trezor will never request this phrase online. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

3.2 Best-practice backups (H4)

4. Firmware & software updates (H2)

4.1 Keep firmware current (H3)

Trezor devices receive firmware updates for security and new features. Install firmware updates via Trezor Suite when prompted — updates appear as a notification in the app and walk you through the process. Always verify you’re using official Suite or start pages before updating. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

4.2 Troubleshooting (H5)

If an update reports an error, consult official support; do not attempt unofficial fixes that ask for your seed. The Trezor support portal includes step-by-step troubleshooting for firmware and device errors. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

5. Daily use & hygiene (H2)

5.1 Sending & receiving (H3)

When receiving funds, always verify the address shown by the Trezor device visually — never rely solely on what your computer shows. When sending, confirm amounts and addresses on the device display. This prevents address-substitution attacks.

5.2 Security habits (H4)

6. Where to get official help & documentation (H2)

The following official resources are useful references, step guides, and support channels. Bookmark them for quick access.

  1. Get started / Start page — official first-steps. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
  2. Trezor Suite (desktop & web) — official app for managing the device. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
  3. Trezor Support Portal — troubleshooting & FAQs. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
  4. Learn: Recovery Seed (blog) — why seeds matter. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
  5. Firmware update guide — how to update safely. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
  6. Why Trezor is secure / privacy & security — security model overview. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
  7. Trezor Learn (documentation hub) — more tutorials and guides. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
  8. Backups & recovery guide — handling backups. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
  9. Firmware changelog — release notes for Trezor models. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
  10. Official Trezor Forum — community help & discussions. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}

7. Short checklist (H2)

  1. Download Suite or open trezor.io/start.
  2. Connect device, create PIN, and generate recovery seed (write it down securely).
  3. Install device firmware updates via official app when available.
  4. Verify addresses on-device every time you send/receive.
  5. Never share your recovery seed; seek official support for problems.