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Trezor.io/start – Explore a straightforward Trezor start process with information about hardware wallet setup, firmware, Trezor Suite, account configuration, and secure transaction practices.


Trezor Setup Guide | How to Start & Set Up Your Trezor Wallet
🔒 Independent Security Guide

Set Up Your Trezor Hardware Wallet Safely

Follow a simple step-by-step guide for installing Trezor Suite, connecting your hardware wallet, creating your wallet backup and preparing your device for secure crypto storage.

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Keep your backup offline

Your wallet backup is private

Never enter your wallet backup or recovery words into an unknown website, form, chat, email or support message.

Getting started

How to set up a Trezor wallet

The safest approach is to begin at Trezor's official website and complete sensitive actions through Trezor Suite and your physical hardware wallet.

1

Open the official setup page

Manually verify that your browser shows trezor.io. Avoid downloading wallet software from advertisements, unofficial download portals, emails or unexpected messages.

2

Install Trezor Suite

Download Trezor Suite from Trezor's official website. Desktop users can install the application, while supported users may also have access to Trezor's web-based experience.

3

Connect your hardware wallet

Connect the device to your computer or supported mobile device and follow the security instructions shown in Trezor Suite and directly on your Trezor display.

4

Install and verify firmware

A new Trezor is initialized during setup. Follow the official firmware installation and device verification process before creating your wallet.

5

Create your wallet backup

Carefully record the wallet backup generated during setup. Keep it offline and private. Anyone who obtains it may be able to recover and control the wallet.

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Secure and start using your wallet

Configure the security options offered by your device. Before receiving cryptocurrency, verify receiving addresses on the hardware wallet display.

Security first

Protect your Trezor from common scams

Hardware wallets provide strong protection, but users must still protect their wallet backup and carefully verify what they approve on the physical device.

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Check the website

Make sure you are visiting the genuine trezor.io domain before downloading software or following setup instructions.

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Keep backups offline

Don't upload your wallet backup to websites, cloud notes, emails, forms or messaging applications.

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Verify on the device

Carefully verify addresses and sensitive confirmations on the physical Trezor screen before approving an action.

Important anti-phishing rule This guide will never ask for your wallet backup, recovery seed, private key, PIN or passphrase. Never provide those secrets to anyone claiming to offer wallet support.
FAQ

Trezor setup questions

What is trezor.io/start?

trezor.io/start is Trezor's official getting-started page. It directs new hardware-wallet owners to Trezor Suite and guides them through initial setup.

How long does Trezor setup take?

Trezor's current guidance says initial hardware-wallet setup generally takes about 15 minutes, although actual time may vary depending on the device and computer.

What is a Trezor wallet backup?

A wallet backup, historically called a recovery seed, contains the information needed to restore access to a cryptocurrency wallet. Depending on the Trezor model and backup format, it may consist of 12, 20 or 24 words.

Should I type my recovery words into a website?

No. Treat your wallet backup as highly sensitive information. Do not enter it into an unofficial website, support chat, online form or message.

What if a brand-new Trezor already has firmware installed?

Trezor states that its devices are distributed without firmware installed. If a newly purchased device unexpectedly appears to contain firmware already, stop setup and consult official Trezor support.

Trademark & affiliation notice: This website is an independent educational guide and is not Trezor's official website and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or operated by Trezor Company s.r.o. or SatoshiLabs. Trezor and related marks belong to their respective owners.

Ready to set up your device?

Continue through Trezor's genuine website and verify the domain carefully before installing software or connecting your hardware wallet.

Go to Official trezor.io/start ↗

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