1. Unboxing Your Device
Check for tamper-evident holograms. If the seal is broken or missing, do not use the device. Contact Trezor support immediately.
Learn how to set up and secure your Trezor hardware wallet using the official guide at https://trezor.io/start.
Welcome to the official setup guide for Trezor®, referred to here as start-trezr-io. Trezor is one of the most trusted hardware wallets on the market, known for its strong security and open-source foundation. This guide will walk you through every step of setting up your new Trezor device using the official link: https://trezor.io/start.
A hardware wallet is a physical device that stores your private keys offline. Unlike hot wallets (mobile or browser-based), hardware wallets offer stronger protection against malware, phishing, and hacking attacks. Trezor® was one of the first hardware wallets and remains a top choice for crypto users.
The setup must be done via the official website: https://trezor.io/start. This page ensures:
Check for tamper-evident holograms. If the seal is broken or missing, do not use the device. Contact Trezor support immediately.
This is the only safe location to begin. Beware of phishing sites using similar names like “start-trezr-io.com” — these are not official.
Select whether you’re setting up a Trezor Model One or Model T. Each has slightly different steps.
Trezor Suite is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Install it from https://trezor.io/start to manage your crypto securely.
Use the original USB cable. Once connected, your device will ask if you want to set up a new wallet or recover an existing one.
If this is your first time, the device will prompt you to install the latest firmware. This is downloaded securely from https://trezor.io/start.
Choose “Create New Wallet” and follow the instructions. You will be given a 12, 18, or 24-word recovery seed.
Do not take a screenshot. Write the words down on paper and store them in a safe location. This is your backup if you ever lose access to your device.
After the seed, you’ll be prompted to choose a PIN. This prevents unauthorized access if your device is lost or stolen.
Advanced users can enable passphrase protection or Shamir backup for an extra layer of security. Details are available at https://trezor.io/start.
Criminals often create look-alike sites. Only use the official link: https://trezor.io/start.
Your recovery seed is the master key to your wallet. Anyone who sees it can access your crypto. Never share it, store it online, or type it on a computer.
Yes. You can restore any Trezor wallet using your original seed phrase. Just make sure it matches the word