Welcome to the official, colourful guide for setting up your Trezor hardware wallet and pairing it with the Trezor Suite companion app. This page gives you a clear, practical 1,000-word walkthrough — from unboxing to your first secure transaction — plus tips and checks to keep your crypto safe for the long term.
Follow these nine actionable steps. Each step is short, verifiable, and designed to reduce risk while getting you up and running quickly.
Purchase your Trezor only from trezor.io or an authorized reseller. This ensures authenticity, warranty, and proper support.
Check tamper-evident seals and box condition. If anything looks altered, contact support — don’t proceed until you're certain the device is genuine.
Download the official desktop app or open the web app in a Chromium-based browser at Trezor.io/start. For added assurance, verify checksums or follow reproducible-build guidance.
Plug the device in using the supplied cable. Suite will detect your Trezor and guide you through initializing a new wallet or restoring an existing one.
Choose a secure PIN directly on the device. Never type your PIN into a computer—keeping the PIN on-device reduces the risk of local compromise.
Write the 12 or 24-word seed on the supplied card or use a hardened metal backup. Never store it digitally or share it — anyone with this seed can recover your funds.
Apply firmware updates via Suite when prompted. Official firmware includes security fixes and new features; Suite validates update signatures for you.
Add Bitcoin, Ethereum, tokens and more inside Suite. Label accounts for clarity (for example, savings, spending, trading) to avoid accidental transfers.
Send a tiny amount as a test. Always confirm the receiving address on your Trezor screen — not just in the app — before approving the transaction.
Track balances, transaction history, and portfolio performance in one clean interface. Price alerts and CSV exports help with bookkeeping and taxes.
Your private keys never leave the Trezor device. Every sensitive action is signed only after physical confirmation on the device screen.
Buy or swap tokens through vetted partners within Suite. Transparent rates and a single secure flow minimize exposure and usability friction.
A few consistent habits prevent the majority of thefts and mistakes. These practices are short, practical and effective.
Yes. Suite is free. Network fees apply for transactions, and third-party providers may charge for buys or swaps.
Yes — use your recovery seed to restore on a new Trezor or compatible wallet. Without the seed, funds cannot be recovered.
Windows, macOS, Linux (desktop) and Chromium-based browsers for the web app.
Disconnect immediately. Do not enter your seed or PIN. Contact official support and verify via community resources before proceeding.
Good habits protect your holdings. The following practical tips are used by experienced holders to reduce risk and preserve access.