Welcome to Trezor.io/Start: Your Secure Device Startup Guide
The Trezor hardware wallet is your key to taking full, secure control over your cryptocurrency holdings. By following Trezor.io/start, you gain a comprehensive, step-by-step official guide to properly starting your device with best practices to protect your crypto assets.
Whether this is your first Trezor or a replacement device, the instructions cover everything you need — from physically connecting your device to initializing and securing it with PINs and backups. Leverage this trusted guide to confidently begin managing your cryptocurrency safely.
Step One: Connecting Your Trezor Wallet
Your Trezor device connects to your computer via USB cable. If this is your initial setup, you might be prompted to install Trezor Bridge, software enabling secure and encrypted communication between your device and your web browser.
Simply visit the official Trezor.io/start page for instructions and downloads. It offers the latest companion software and wallet interface for easy wallet management.
Step Two: Initializing Your Trezor Device
During initialization, choose between creating a new wallet or recovering an old one using a recovery seed. New wallet creation generates a unique 24-word recovery phrase—your ultimate backup.
Follow the clearly displayed instructions on your device's screen carefully. The device guarantees secure PIN entry and seed word display, protecting your sensitive data even if connected to an untrusted computer.
Step Three: Setting Your Personal PIN
Your Trezor PIN is your device's first line of physical security. You create and enter this PIN directly on the wallet device’s screen, ensuring that even if a computer is compromised, your PIN input can’t be intercepted.
Choosing a sufficiently complex PIN improves security, but be sure you can remember it—forgetting your PIN requires recovery using your recovery seed.
Step Four: Backing Up Your Recovery Seed
Your 24-word recovery seed phrase is the key to restore your wallet if your device is lost or damaged. When the seed is generated, write the words down in order on the recovery card provided.
It is critical to store this card securely and offline. Avoid digital backups to prevent hacking. For enhanced safety, consider Shamir Secret Sharing to split your seed into multiple parts stored separately.
Best Practices for Wallet Security
- Purchase Trezor wallets only from official retailers to guarantee authenticity.
- Never disclose your recovery seed or PIN to anyone.
- Keep your recovery seed physically offline and in a secure place.
- Regularly update your device firmware to patch vulnerabilities.
- Avoid managing crypto from public Wi-Fi or unsecured environments.
- Use passphrases for extra wallet protection and hidden wallet features.
- Always verify website URLs before entering sensitive information.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Can I set up multiple Trezor devices with one computer? Yes, the Trezor Suite supports managing multiple devices simultaneously.
- What if I lose my recovery seed? Recovery seed loss means loss of access to the wallet. Always backup securely offline.
- How does firmware update affect my wallet? Firmware updates improve security and features; your funds remain safe during updates.
- Is my PIN stored online? No, all PIN processing is done on-device to prevent exposure.
- Which cryptocurrencies does Trezor support? Trezor supports hundreds of cryptocurrencies and tokens; check trezor.io for the current list.