Getting Started: Starting Up Your Device™ — Trezor® Edition
Welcome to Trezor.io/Start⁕ — the official onboarding portal for setting up your Trezor hardware wallet with confidence and security. This guide walks you through each step from unboxing to your first transaction. Follow precisely, verify everything, and you’ll protect your crypto assets from the very start.
https://trezor.io/start (or the secure official domain). Never trust links in unsolicited emails or social media messages.
Trezor.io/Start⁕ is the official and trusted path provided by Trezor (SatoshiLabs) for initial device setup. It ensures you receive the correct firmware, valid software, and safe guidance — guarding against phishing, malware, or tampered devices. Using this official flow helps minimize risks and maximize trust.
Through this route, you get:
Open your browser and manually type trezor.io/start. Avoid clicking on links from untrusted sources. Once there, the page should detect your device model and present the appropriate setup path.
If prompted, allow the browser to access USB or WebUSB functionality so the site can communicate with your hardware device.
You’ll typically have two paths:
The desktop version often offers more stability and features, while the web route is convenient and lightweight.
Plug your Trezor into the USB port. Your computer or the Trezor interface should detect the connection. If necessary, install the Trezor Bridge or drivers — this enables the secure communication layer between device and software.
Your Trezor may show a prompt to visit trezor.io/start — that’s expected behavior on a new or uninitialized unit.
After detection, you may be prompted to install or update firmware. This step is critical — the firmware is the trusted code that runs your device, and must be genuine. Confirm the action on your device’s screen to ensure authenticity.
Do not interrupt this process. Once complete, your device will reboot and reconnect to the interface.
Now you’ll choose between:
If creating new, your Trezor will display each word one by one. Write them down in order and confirm a few words when prompted.
Next, you'll set a PIN — a code that must be entered on your device each time it’s connected. The PIN input is done entirely on the Trezor interface (not via computer) to prevent keylogging risks.
Optionally, you may enable a passphrase (sometimes called the “25th word”). This adds an extra layer of wallet segregation: entering a different passphrase can open a hidden wallet. Use it only if you understand its complexity: if you forget the passphrase, funds become inaccessible.
Inside Trezor Suite or the web interface, choose which coins or tokens you wish to enable (e.g. Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, etc.). The interface will retrieve balances, transaction history, and enable management for those assets.
trezor.io/start yourself. Avoid links that may lead to phishing clones.Trezor was one of the first hardware wallets built for user-controlled, cold storage of crypto keys. It leverages open-source firmware, transparent design, and principled security. Its model ensures that your private keys never leave the device — even while connected — and every transaction must be confirmed manually on the hardware. This minimizes exposure to malware or remote exploits.
By initiating setup via Trezor.io/Start⁕, you align with Trezor’s recommended secure path, reducing attack surfaces and ensuring authenticity at each step.
Congratulations! You’ve followed the official path using Trezor.io/Start⁕ and completed the crucial steps from device connection to your first transaction. Your hardware wallet is now ready to keep your crypto safe under your control.
Going forward, explore advanced features: passphrase support, multiple account types, third-party wallet integrations, or privacy tools like CoinJoin (if supported). Always remain cautious — verify updates and domain authenticity.
Your keys, your crypto, your security — that’s the promise of a well set-up hardware wallet.