Trézor.io/Start® | Starting Up Your Device | Trézor™

A clear, colourful one-page presentation: quick setup, security tips, and official resources.

Official • Quick Start

1. Welcome & Safety First

Unpack only in a secure place. Verify packaging and device authenticity before connecting. Use the official Trezor Suite app (desktop or web) to install firmware and complete setup — the guided process is streamlined and the recommended starting point for all models.

What to have ready

  • Your computer or phone with internet access
  • USB-C / USB-A cable (supplied)
  • A pen and safe place to write your wallet backup

2. First Connection & Firmware

Plug it in

Connect your Trézor device and open Trezor Suite. If firmware is missing or outdated the Suite will prompt you to install — follow on-screen instructions and confirm the device prompts. Expect the guided install and initialisation to take around 10–20 minutes for most users.

Important: Never install firmware from third-party sites.

Tip: If the device requests a firmware update, only proceed through Trezor's official interface and verify signatures when prompted.

3. Creating Your Wallet & Backup

Set a PIN

Create a PIN on the device — this protects local access and complements your backup.

Write your wallet backup

Write the wallet backup (formerly “seed”) on the supplied recovery card or another secure medium, then store it in a safe location offline. Do not photograph or store your backup online.

Security practice

  • Never share your backup words or PIN
  • Consider geographic redundancy (two secure locations)
  • Test a small transaction first after setup

4. Using Trezor Suite & Moving Coins

Open Trezor Suite to create accounts, view your portfolio, and send/receive funds. For large transfers, move a small test amount first. Use the Suite to verify addresses on the device screen before confirming transactions.

Advanced

If you use third-party wallet apps, always pair through the secure Trezor integration flow and confirm the receiving address on device display.

5. Maintenance & Updates

Keep firmware and Trezor Suite up to date. Check Trezor's support pages for procedures, verification steps and release notes. If anything looks suspicious (tampering, unexpected prompts), stop and contact official support.

6. Quick Troubleshooting

  • If your device doesn’t connect: try a different USB cable or port and use the official Suite.
  • Firmware failures: don't force unknown files — reinstall via Suite and follow prompts.
  • Lost backup: treat funds as compromised and move remaining funds to a new wallet created with a fresh, secure backup.

7. Final Checklist

  • Device authenticated & firmware installed
  • PIN set and backup recorded offline
  • Trezor Suite installed and tested
  • Small test transaction confirmed