Trezor.io/Start ® — Starting® Up® Your® Device®

A clear, secure, step-by-step presentation to get your Trezor hardware wallet running safely.

Overview

This guide condenses the official onboarding flow into a clean, visual presentation you can read before you begin. It emphasizes safety, firmware verification, backup best practices, and the core steps that will take you from unboxing to securely holding your private keys offline.

Quick Start (at a glance)

1. Go to Trezor.io/Start ®

Always type the address manually into your browser. This is the official onboarding portal that will guide you safely through the setup.

2. Install Trezor Suite

Download the Trezor Suite app or use the web version to control firmware installation, wallet creation, and device verification.

3. Verify & Install Firmware

Trezor devices ship without firmware. Suite will verify the device and install the official firmware — do not skip this step.

4. Create backup (seed)

Write down your recovery words on the card provided. Keep them offline, private, and stored in multiple secure locations if possible.

5. Set a PIN & finish

Set a device PIN to protect against physical access. Familiarize yourself with the Suite interface and the ‘send/receive’ flow before moving funds.

See detailed walk-through ↓

Detailed Walk‑through

Step 1 — Verify packaging, then connect

Before you power on the device, inspect the packaging for signs of tampering. Use the original USB cable, plug your Trezor into a computer you trust, and open your browser to the official URL. Never follow links from random emails or third‑party websites.

Step 2 — Use Trezor Suite and install firmware

Trezor Suite will guide you through verifying the device and installing the latest firmware. The app checks signatures and ensures the firmware you install is authentic. Installing firmware is usually the first step after connecting the device.

Step 3 — Create a new wallet and backup

Choose ‘Create new wallet’ if you are setting up for the first time. You will be shown a series of recovery words (commonly called a recovery seed). Write them down exactly in the order presented. Do not store the seed on an internet‑connected device or photograph it.

Step 4 — PIN, test & familiarize

Set a PIN when prompted. The PIN adds a layer of physical security. After setup, test with a small transaction or a view‑only import to ensure everything works as expected before moving large amounts.

Top Safety Tips

Type trezor.io/start manually — phishing sites mimic the onboarding flow.
Keep recovery words offline and never share them.
If the package looks tampered, contact support and do not use the device.
Install firmware only through Trezor Suite or the official site.
Use a small test transfer before moving the bulk of your funds.

FAQ

Q: What if I lose my recovery words?: If you lose them and the device is inaccessible, funds can be lost forever. Always keep backups in secure, offline locations.
Q: Do I need Trezor Suite?: Suite simplifies and secures the process: firmware installation, device verification, and everyday management are handled there.
Q: Can I recover on another Trezor?: Yes — recovery words are compatible between devices that use the same standards. Follow the official recovery procedure on the new device.