Official Site | Trezor.io/Start®

Welcome to the official getting started guide for your Trezor® hardware wallet. This guide walks you through the essential steps to safely set up and use your Trezor using Trezor.io/Start. Whether you're a crypto beginner or an advanced user, these instructions will help you protect your digital assets with maximum security. 🛡️

📦 Step 1: Unboxing and Inspection

After receiving your Trezor device, carefully inspect the packaging:

Check for tamper-proof seals
Ensure the box is factory sealed and undamaged
Look for the Trezor holographic sticker

Inside the box, you should find:

✅ Trezor device (Model One or Model T)
✅ USB cable
✅ Recovery seed card(s)
✅ Instruction manual and stickers

🛑 Warning: If the device appears pre-opened or used, do not proceed. Contact Trezor Support immediately.

🌐 Step 2: Visit Trezor.io/Start

This is the only official site for initializing your Trezor device. Avoid using third-party links or downloading from unofficial sources.

At this page, you will:

🔽 Download the official Trezor Suite
🧭 Get instructions tailored to your model
🔒 Begin the secure device setup

💻 Step 3: Install Trezor Suite

Trezor Suite is the official app used to manage your device, crypto assets, transactions, and security settings.

Choose your preferred platform:

💻 Windows
🍏 macOS
🐧 Linux
🌐 Or use Trezor Web Suite

After installation, launch the app to begin the initialization process.

🔧 Step 4: Initialize and Secure

Connect your device via USB and follow the on-screen prompts in Trezor Suite.

Click “Create new wallet”
Set a secure PIN code on your device
Write down your 12/24-word recovery seed
Confirm the seed words by re-entering them

📝 Tip: Store your recovery seed in a safe, offline location. Never store it digitally or online.

💰 Step 5: Add and Manage Coins

Once your device is initialized, you can install coin apps and begin managing your digital currencies securely.

Supported coins include:

₿ Bitcoin (BTC)
Ξ Ethereum (ETH) & ERC-20 tokens
Ł Litecoin (LTC)
⚡ Dogecoin, Dash, Cardano, and more

Use the Suite’s account dashboard to:

📥 Receive crypto by verifying addresses on your Trezor
📤 Send crypto with hardware confirmations
🔁 Swap crypto using integrated exchanges

🔐 Step 6: Security Best Practices

To ensure maximum protection, follow these essential tips:

✅ Enable the passphrase feature for advanced users
✅ Never share your recovery seed with anyone
✅ Always verify the address on your device screen
✅ Keep Trezor Suite and firmware up to date

⚠️ Important: Trezor does not store your data, recovery phrase, or private keys. You are 100% in control of your wallet.