Trezor.io/Start® - Starting Up Your Device

Getting Started with Your Trezor Device

Congratulations on choosing Trezor—a leading hardware wallet that keeps your digital assets safe from online threats. This quick‑start guide walks you through setup, recovery, and using advanced features. Estimated reading time: 8 minutes.

        Important: Always navigate directly to trezor.io/start (now typically redirected to the official Trezor Suite) to ensure you're interacting with the legitimate setup environment.
      

Step-by-Step Setup Process

1. Visit the Official Setup Portal

Type trezor.io/start into your browser. You'll be redirected to Trezor Suite, a unified and secure interface (web or desktop) for managing your wallet. This change was rolled out in mid‑2021, consolidating Wallet and Suite into a single experience.

2. Connect and Authenticate Your Device

Plug in your Trezor using a cable and select your device on the interface. If you're using Firefox or non‑Chrome browsers, you may need to install Trezor Bridge, which provides USB communication support. Chrome users benefit from built‑in WebUSB, making Bridge optional.

3. Install or Update Firmware

If your device is brand new or missing firmware, the site will prompt you to install or update. Follow the on‑screen instructions to download and install the official firmware securely.

4. Create or Recover Your Wallet

Decide between generating a new wallet with a new recovery seed or restoring an existing one from your seed phrase. If you're recovering, keep your original 12‑ or 24‑word seed phrase safe and private.

5. Secure Your Access With PIN & Passphrase

Set a PIN on your device to protect against physical access, and enable the optional passphrase feature to add another layer of security. Make sure to store your backup seed in a secure, offline location.

6. Use Trezor Suite to Manage Your Assets

Once setup is complete, use Trezor Suite to send, receive, and store your cryptocurrencies. You can also connect to third‑party wallets or experiment in test environments safely (e.g., Bitcoin Testnet4 in Trezor Suite).

Security Best Practices

Never enter your recovery seed into any website or app—only display it on your Trezor device screen and write it down manually.
Beware of phishing scams and unsolicited emails claiming to be from Trezor—always go to the official site directly.
Bookmark the official trezor.io/start or Trezor Suite page to avoid typos and malicious links.
Only download firmware or software directly from the Trezor website or official links.

        User experience alert: Some users have reported confusion when their browser redirects to Trezor Suite instead of the older web wallet. This is expected behavior—Suite is now the recommended setup environment.:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
      

        In rare cases, if your device shows “go to trezor.io/start” unexpectedly, it may indicate missing firmware. You can reinstall firmware and recover your wallet without compromising security.:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
      

Advanced Options (Optional)

After completing setup, consider exploring:

Passphrase Protection – Create hidden wallets tied to a secret passphrase.
Shamir Backup – If your model supports it, use Shamir backup (multiple shares) instead of a single seed for more flexible recovery.:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Command‑Line Management – For power users, trezorctl allows scripting common tasks like backup, PIN changes, wiping the device, firmware updates, and recovery resets.:contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Testnet Usage – Practice sending Bitcoin with no real value using Testnet4 within Trezor Suite—ideal for testing workflows.:contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

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