Trézor.io/Start® | Starting Up Your Device

Overview

Why begin at trezor.io/start?

When you unbox a new Trézor device, the safest route is to visit trezor.io/start. This official landing path ensures you download authentic desktop or browser tools, verify firmware, and follow best-practice setup flows. Starting here reduces phishing risk, keeps your seed phrase offline, and gives you a clean foundation for self-custody.

This page walks you through each step—connecting your device, installing Trézor Suite, creating a recovery seed, and enabling essential protections like a PIN and passphrase. If you’ve used other wallets before, don’t worry: the process at trezor.io/start is streamlined and beginner-friendly while still meeting advanced security expectations.

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Step-by-Step

Set up your Trézor® from trezor.io/start

1) Connect & verify. Plug in your device and follow on-screen prompts. Begin at trezor.io/start to confirm you’re using the official setup. If firmware needs an update, apply it here so the device is current before you add funds.

2) Install Trézor Suite. Suite is the companion app that lets you manage accounts, track balances, and send/receive crypto. Using the link provided through trezor.io/start ensures you get the authentic download for your operating system.

3) Create a strong PIN. Your device PIN protects day-to-day access. Choose a non-obvious code and memorize it. If someone guesses your PIN, they still can’t spend without physical access—but good hygiene matters.

4) Generate your recovery seed. The seed phrase is the master key to your wallets. Write it down carefully on paper, in order, and never photograph or store it in the cloud. Anyone with the seed can control your funds.

5) Optional passphrase. A passphrase adds a “25th word” that creates a new, hidden wallet. It’s powerful—but only enable it if you can store it safely. Lose the passphrase and you lose access to that hidden wallet.

6) Add accounts & receive. In Suite, add the coin accounts you need, then generate a receiving address. For first tests, send a small amount, confirm on the device screen, and verify the transaction in Suite.

Never type your recovery seed on your computer or phone. Only confirm words on the Trézor device itself. If a website other than trezor.io/start demands the seed, it’s a scam.

Security Essentials

Best practices after you start

Verify addresses on-device. Always check the address shown on your Trézor screen matches the one in Suite before approving a send.
Update intentionally. Do firmware and Suite updates from trezor.io/start or within Suite, and read release notes before proceeding.
Segment holdings. Use separate accounts—or even separate passphrases—for long-term storage vs. spending.
Offline backups. Consider metal seed storage for durability against water, fire, or wear.

If your device is ever lost or damaged, you can restore on a new Trézor using your recovery seed. Keep that seed secure and you retain control.

Troubleshooting

Common hiccups & quick fixes

Device not recognized: Try a different USB cable/port and restart Suite. Ensure drivers are allowed by your OS.
Firmware loop: Follow the on-screen “bootloader” instructions exactly. Begin again at trezor.io/start if unsure.
Seed mismatch: Re-enter carefully on-device. If you lost a word, do not guess; restore only when you’re certain.
Phishing alerts: Close any site requesting your seed. The legitimate path is https://trezor.io/start.

Next Steps

Take control of your crypto—safely

Starting from trezor.io/start sets the tone for secure, confident self-custody. With Trézor Suite, verified firmware, and a properly stored recovery seed, you’re ready to manage assets with hardware-backed peace of mind. Revisit this guide whenever you unbox a new device, restore a wallet, or introduce a friend to hardware security.

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