Your complete guide to setting up and using the world's most trusted hardware wallet. Protect your Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital assets with military-grade security.
In the world of cryptocurrency, security is paramount. While software wallets and exchanges offer convenience, they are vulnerable to online threats. A hardware wallet like Trezor keeps your private keys offline, providing an impenetrable barrier against hackers, malware, and phishing attacks.
Private keys never leave your device, ensuring complete protection from online threats and unauthorized access.
Safeguard Bitcoin, Ethereum, and over 1,000 other cryptocurrencies with industry-leading security standards.
Intuitive interface to send, receive, and manage your digital assets across multiple platforms and devices.
Recover your funds even if your device is lost or damaged using your securely stored recovery seed.
Setting up your Trezor hardware wallet is a straightforward process, but it requires careful attention to security details. Please read through this entire guide before starting the setup process to ensure you understand each step.
Follow these steps carefully to set up your new Trezor hardware wallet and ensure your cryptocurrency is protected with the highest security standards.
Carefully unbox your Trezor device and inspect it for any signs of tampering. Your device should come with:
Ensure the holographic security seal on the device is intact. If it appears tampered with, do not use the device and contact Trezor support immediately.
Download and install Trezor Suite, the official desktop application for managing your Trezor device. It's available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Connect your Trezor device to your computer using the provided USB cable. The device should power on and display the Trezor logo.
Trezor Suite will automatically detect your device and guide you through the initial setup process.
Your Trezor device will prompt you to install the latest firmware. This is a critical security step that ensures your device has the most up-to-date protection against vulnerabilities.
Firmware installation may take a few minutes. Do not disconnect your device during this process.
After installation, your device will restart automatically.
You'll be presented with two options:
Select "Create new wallet" to set up a fresh wallet on your device.
This is the most critical step in securing your cryptocurrency. Your recovery seed is a list of 12, 18, or 24 words that can restore access to your funds if your device is lost, stolen, or damaged.
Your Trezor device will display the recovery words one by one. Write them down in the exact order on your recovery seed card.
Important: Never take photos or digital copies of your recovery seed. Store it in a secure, offline location known only to you.
To ensure you've correctly recorded your recovery seed, Trezor will ask you to confirm several of the words in random order. This verification step prevents potential loss of funds due to incorrectly recorded seeds.
Select the correct words on your device when prompted to complete the verification.
Create a PIN to protect your device from unauthorized physical access. The PIN can be up to 50 digits long.
You'll enter the PIN using the randomized number grid on your Trezor device screen to prevent keyloggers from capturing your PIN.
Choose a PIN that you can remember but is difficult for others to guess.
Give your Trezor device a name to easily identify it if you own multiple devices. This name will appear in Trezor Suite when your device is connected.
Trezor hardware wallets incorporate multiple layers of security to protect your digital assets:
| Security Feature | Trezor Model One | Trezor Model T |
|---|---|---|
| Secure Element | ✓ STM32 | ✓ STM32 + Secure Element |
| PIN Protection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Passphrase Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Touchscreen Interface | ✗ | ✓ |
| SD Card Protection | ✗ | ✓ (for MicroSD) |
| Firmware Verification | ✓ | ✓ |
For enhanced security, consider enabling the passphrase feature. This creates a hidden wallet that is protected by an additional password (passphrase) beyond your PIN and recovery seed.
A passphrase is an extra word or series of words that you add to your recovery seed. Even if someone obtains your recovery seed, they cannot access your funds without also knowing your passphrase.
Important: Unlike your recovery seed, there is no way to recover a forgotten passphrase. Choose something you will remember but is difficult for others to guess.
Once your Trezor device is set up, you can start managing your cryptocurrency portfolio through Trezor Suite:
To receive cryptocurrency to your Trezor wallet:
To send cryptocurrency from your Trezor wallet:
Trezor Suite provides comprehensive portfolio tracking, showing: