Trezor.io/Start® — Starting Up Your Device | Trezor®
Setting up your new Trezor hardware wallet is the first step toward taking full control of your digital assets. With the world of cryptocurrency expanding rapidly, security has become more important than ever. Using Trezor®, one of the most trusted names in crypto protection, ensures that your private keys remain safe, offline, and in your hands—not on an exchange or centralized platform. By following the simple guide at Trezor.io/Start®, you can easily initialize your device and begin your journey to secure, self-custodied crypto ownership.
This comprehensive walkthrough explains everything you need to know about getting started with your device, using the Trezor Suite App, creating backups, and ensuring long-term safety of your digital wealth.
Welcome to Trezor: Your Gateway to Safe Crypto Storage
Your new Trezor hardware wallet is more than a device—it’s a personal vault for your cryptocurrency holdings. Whether you’re storing Bitcoin, Ethereum, or various tokens, Trezor ensures that your private keys never leave the device. This powerful layer of protection is essential in a digital landscape filled with phishing scams, exchange hacks, wallet breaches, and malware attacks.
The official setup process begins at Trezor.io/Start®, the only trusted and verified onboarding platform for all new users. Here, you’ll find everything required to initialize your device safely and correctly.
Step 1: Visit Trezor.io/Start®
To begin, simply open your browser and navigate to the official site: Trezor.io/Start®. This page will automatically detect your Trezor model—whether you are using the Trezor Model T, Trezor Safe 3, or Trezor One—and will guide you through the appropriate setup process.
This is the safest way to ensure you're not using a fake or malicious website. Trezor does not require downloads from any third-party domain, and all official files are linked directly through Trezor.io®.
Step 2: Download and Install Trezor Suite
The next step is installing the Trezor Suite application, the official desktop and web platform for managing your device and cryptocurrency.
Trezor Suite offers:
A secure dashboard for managing your crypto
Built-in tools for sending, receiving, and trading
Privacy features such as Tor integration
Secure firmware updates
Portfolio tracking
Easy multi-account management
Once installed, open Trezor Suite and plug in your hardware wallet using the included USB cable.
Step 3: Initialize the Device
When you connect your Trezor for the first time, Suite will walk you through initialization. You’ll choose between:
Create a new wallet
Recover a wallet from a recovery seed
Most new users will select Create a new wallet. This automatically generates a secure, offline wallet inside your device.
Step 4: Create Your Recovery Seed Backup
This step is the most important part of setting up your Trezor.
Your device will generate a recovery seed—a series of 12, 18, or 24 unique words used to restore your wallet if your device is lost or damaged.
You must:
Write the words down on paper
Store them securely offline
Never take photos or digital copies
Never share the words with anyone
Trezor devices never store your recovery seed online or send it to any server. Only you have access. If someone gets these words, they can access your funds—so treat them with extreme care.
Step 5: Update Firmware
Next, Trezor Suite will check whether your device has the newest firmware version. Firmware updates ensure:
Maximum protection against emerging threats
Bug fixes and improvements
Compatibility with new cryptocurrencies
Updates must always be confirmed directly on your device using physical buttons or touchscreen controls, ensuring that no malicious software can install fake firmware.
Step 6: Set a PIN for Physical Protection
Your PIN adds another layer of security. Every time you connect your Trezor, you’ll need to enter this PIN through the Trezor Suite interface.
This prevents unauthorized individuals from using your device even if they physically possess it.
Step 7: Explore Trezor Suite
Once your device is initialized, backed up, and secured, you can begin exploring the Trezor Suite dashboard.
Dashboard Overview
You will see:
Total portfolio value
Individual balances
Supported cryptocurrencies
Market data and historical charts
Recent activity
Trezor Suite makes managing your digital assets simple, even if you're a beginner.
Step 8: Add Accounts and Start Managing Crypto
Within Suite, you can create multiple accounts per cryptocurrency. This allows you to divide your holdings into savings, trading, business, or personal use.
Supported networks include:
Bitcoin
Ethereum
ERC-20 tokens
Litecoin
Dash
Cardano (depending on integrations)
And many more
Each account is protected by your Trezor hardware wallet.
Step 9: Send and Receive Safely
Receiving Crypto
Click “Receive,” generate a fresh address, and verify the address on your Trezor device screen. This protects you from malware that might try to replace addresses on your computer.
Sending Crypto
To send funds:
Enter the recipient’s address
Confirm transaction details in Suite
Approve the transaction on your Trezor device
This physical verification ensures attackers cannot manipulate your transaction.
Step 10: Take Advantage of Privacy Features
Trezor Suite includes built-in privacy tools:
Tor Integration
Turn on Tor mode with one click to hide your IP address and protect your identity.
Coin Control (For Bitcoin)
Advanced users can manually choose UTXOs to manage privacy and transaction history.
No Account Registration Needed
Trezor Suite does not require email, passwords, or cloud storage. Your data stays on your device.
Step 11: Use Built-In Buy, Sell, and Exchange Tools
Suite integrates third-party services for easy crypto purchasing and exchange. All transactions go directly into your Trezor wallet—no custody by external platforms.
This reduces risk and keeps your funds in your control at all times.
Step 12: Keep Your Device Safe Long-Term
To maintain strong protection:
Store your recovery seed in a secure location
Never share your seed with anyone
Keep your device firmware updated
Use your device only on your personal computer
Avoid typing your seed into any website (including Trezor). Ever.
With these habits, your crypto remains safe indefinitely.
Final Thoughts
Setting up your device through Trezor.io/Start® is the safest and most reliable way to begin your crypto security journey. Combined with the powerful, user-friendly Trezor Suite App, your Trezor hardware wallet becomes the ultimate tool for safeguarding digital assets.