GET STARTED WITH YOUR NEW TREZOR®
Welcome to the world's most trusted hardware wallet. Follow this comprehensive guide to set up your Trezor device, secure your cryptocurrency, and start managing your digital assets safely.
Important: Only download Trezor Suite from official sources. Verify you're on the authentic trezor.io website before proceeding.
Complete Setup Overview
Download Suite
Get the official Trezor Suite application
Install & Setup
Install the app and connect your device
Initialize Device
Set up your Trezor with PIN and recovery seed
Secure Assets
Transfer and manage your cryptocurrencies
Step-by-Step Setup Instructions
1Download and Verify Trezor Suite
- Visit the official trezor.io/start website
- Click "Download Trezor Suite" for your operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux)
- Verify the download signature to ensure authenticity
- Never download Trezor Suite from third-party sources
Security Tip: Always check the URL bar shows "trezor.io" with the green lock icon before downloading.
2Install Trezor Suite Application
- Run the downloaded installer with administrator privileges
- Follow the installation wizard prompts
- Launch Trezor Suite once installation is complete
- Allow necessary permissions for device communication
3Connect and Verify Your Trezor Device
- Connect your Trezor to your computer using the provided USB cable
- Check for the holographic seal to verify authenticity
- Trezor Suite will automatically detect your device
- Follow on-screen prompts to verify device authenticity
Warning: If the holographic seal is broken or missing, do not use the device and contact Trezor support immediately.
4Initialize Your Trezor Device
Choose Setup Option:
Create New Wallet
- • Best for first-time users
- • Generate new recovery seed
- • Fresh start with new addresses
Recover Wallet
- • Use existing recovery seed
- • Restore previous wallet
- • Access existing funds
5Create and Secure Your Recovery Seed
- Write down all 12 or 24 recovery words on the provided recovery card
- Store the recovery seed in a secure, fireproof location
- Never store your seed digitally or take photos
- Verify the seed by entering requested words
- Consider using multiple backup locations
Pro Tip: Your recovery seed is the master key to your funds. Treat it like cash and never share it with anyone.
6Set PIN and Enable Additional Security
- Choose a strong 4-9 digit PIN code
- Use the scrambled keypad on your device screen
- Enable passphrase protection for advanced security (optional)
- Configure auto-lock timeout settings
Security Best Practices
✅ Do's
- ✓Always verify receiving addresses on your Trezor screen
- ✓Keep your Trezor firmware updated
- ✓Use official Trezor Suite or compatible wallets
- ✓Store recovery seed offline in multiple secure locations
❌ Don'ts
- ✗Never share your PIN or recovery seed with anyone
- ✗Don't store seeds digitally or in cloud storage
- ✗Avoid using public computers or unsecured networks
- ✗Don't ignore firmware update notifications
Common Setup Issues & Solutions
Device Not Detected
- Try a different USB cable or port
- Restart Trezor Suite application
- Check for driver updates on Windows
- Disable antivirus temporarily during setup
Firmware Update Issues
- Ensure stable internet connection
- Use original USB cable provided with device
- Don't disconnect during update process
- Try updating from a different computer if issues persist
Recovery Seed Problems
- Double-check word order and spelling
- Ensure you're using BIP39 wordlist
- Try entering seed in different compatible wallet
- Contact Trezor support if seed was compromised
Official Trezor Resources
Ready to Secure Your Crypto?
Follow these steps to set up your Trezor hardware wallet and join millions of users who trust Trezor to secure their cryptocurrency investments.