Welcome to **Trezor.io/Start®**, the official onboarding gateway for your Trezór® hardware wallet. Whether you have just unpacked your device or are preparing to restore a wallet, this guide is your step‑by‑step companion for a secure, smooth, and confident setup.
The path from “out of box” to "secure wallet in hand" takes around 15 minutes — and we'll walk you through every essential stage: installing software, initializing firmware, creating your recovery seed, choosing a PIN, and starting your first transactions.
First, carefully open the packaging and inspect the contents. A genuine Trezór® package typically includes:
Check for any sign of tampering (broken seals or altered packaging). If anything looks suspicious, contact official Trezór support before proceeding.
Open a secure, up‑to‑date browser and go to trezor.io/start. This is your official launch point to download software and begin the setup process. Always double-check you are visiting the legitimate URL and using HTTPS to avoid phishing or spoofed pages.
On that page, you’ll typically find two options:
Choose the version appropriate for your operating system, download, and run the installer. After installation, open Trezór Suite.
If you're using the browser/web version, follow the prompts to access the app in your browser environment.
Plug your Trezór hardware wallet into your computer using the included USB cable. Trezór Suite should detect it automatically.
The Suite will perform an **authenticity check** behind the scenes, confirming that your device is genuine and secure.
If your device is brand new or hasn’t been updated, Trezór Suite will prompt you to install or update its firmware. Firmware is the internal software that makes your Trezór operate.
**Why this matters**: firmware updates often include security patches, bug fixes, and feature improvements, so it’s essential to use the latest one.
Follow the on-screen instructions:
After firmware is up to date, you’ll be guided to either **create a new wallet** or **recover an existing one** using a seed. For new users, choose “Create new wallet.”
During initialization, your device will generate a **recovery seed phrase** (typically 12, 18, or 24 words). This seed is your master backup. If your device ever fails or is lost, you can restore access to your funds using this phrase.
The Suite will then verify that you have recorded the seed correctly by having you confirm some words in order.
After backing up your recovery seed, you'll set a PIN to protect access to your Trezór device. The PIN must be entered whenever the device is plugged in or accessed via software.
Pick a PIN that’s hard for others to guess but easy for you to remember. Avoid simple sequences like “1234” or repeating digits.
For extra security and privacy, you can add a **passphrase**. This acts as a “25th word” (or more) and unlocks a hidden wallet. Unless you enter the correct passphrase on your device, that hidden wallet remains invisible.
Be very careful: losing or forgetting your passphrase means losing access to that hidden wallet permanently.
With your wallet initialized, you can now add cryptocurrency accounts such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and many others. Trezór supports a broad range of currencies and tokens. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
To receive crypto:
To send crypto:
Once your device is active, keep these safety measures in mind:
Here are a few common issues and tips: