Trézor® Setup • Fresh Guide

Trézor.io/start® — Starting Up Your Device

A crisp, colorful, presentation‑style walkthrough to bring your Trézor® hardware wallet online—written in new words for clarity and confidence.

Begin Setup

(H2) Quick Start Overview

Here’s the high‑level path you’ll take: unbox and connect, install Trézor Suite, initialize your device, secure with PIN and Recovery Seed, then verify everything with a tiny test transaction.

Heads‑up: Keep your Recovery Seed on paper and offline. It’s your vault’s master key.

(H3) Step 1 — Unbox & Connect

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(H4) What to do

Open the sealed package, check the hologram, and plug the device into a trusted computer with the original cable.

(H5) Why it matters

Authenticity checks protect you from tampered hardware. A clean connection avoids power glitches during setup.

(H3) Step 2 — Visit trezor.io/start

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(H4) Open the official start page

Use the address bar (not a search result) and go straight to https://trezor.io/start. Follow the on‑screen flow for your model.

(H5) Pro tip

Bookmark the page so future updates are only a click away.

(H3) Step 3 — Install Trézor Suite

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(H4) Get the app

Download Trézor Suite for your operating system from the official site and install it. Open the app with your device connected.

(H5) Fresh tip

Verify the download checksum if offered; it’s a quick integrity check.

(H3) Step 4 — Initialize the Device

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(H4) Create a new wallet

Choose “Create new wallet.” The device will display your Recovery Seed words. Write them down in order onto the supplied card—no photos, no screenshots.

(H5) Keep it offline

Store the card in a dry, private place. Consider a metal backup for long‑term durability.

(H3) Step 5 — Set a Strong PIN

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(H4) Lock the device

Pick a PIN that’s long and non‑obvious. You’ll confirm it on the device screen—never share it.

(H5) Optional layer

Advanced users can enable a passphrase for added, hidden‑wallet security.

(H3) Step 6 — Run a Test Receive

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(H4) Sanity check

Generate a receiving address in Suite, confirm the address on your device, then send a very small amount to verify everything works.

(H5) Confirm on‑device

Always compare addresses on the hardware screen—it’s the trusted display.

(H2) Safety Signals

Green light: You only type sensitive info (PIN, passphrase) on the device, not on your keyboard.
Amber caution: Anyone asking for your Recovery Seed words is attempting a scam—decline and report.
Red alert: Lost seed + no backup = permanent loss. Back up now, not later.

(H2) FAQ in New Words

(H3) What is the Recovery Seed?

It’s the readable blueprint of your wallet. If the device is damaged or lost, those words rebuild your access on a new unit.

(H3) Can I set up without Trézor Suite?

Suite is the streamlined route with device updates and checks built in. Stick with it unless you have a specific reason not to.

(H3) Is a passphrase required?

No, but it adds a powerful, secret layer. Don’t use it unless you can remember it—there’s no reset.

(H2) You’re Ready

With the wallet initialized, seed secured, and PIN set, your Trézor® is ready to safeguard your assets. Keep firmware current and practice small test sends when adding new accounts or networks.

Go to trezor.io/start