Welcome to the future of security. Follow our comprehensive guide to initialize your hardware wallet, secure your recovery seed, and take full control of your digital assets.
In an era where digital assets are becoming increasingly valuable, the security of your private keys is paramount. Trezor hardware wallets provide an isolated environment for signing transactions, ensuring that your sensitive data never leaves the device. Whether you are holding Bitcoin, Ethereum, or thousands of other supported coins, Trezor offers peace of mind through offline storage.
Trezor.io/Start is your gateway to initializing this powerful device. By following the correct setup procedures, you ensure that your wallet is genuine, your firmware is up-to-date, and your recovery seed is generated in a completely trustless environment.
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Your private keys are stored on a dedicated chip that is impervious to computer viruses and malware. Even if your computer is compromised, your Trezor remains secure.
Lost your device? No problem. The 12 to 24-word recovery seed generated during setup allows you to restore your entire wallet on a new device in minutes.
Works seamlessly with Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android. Manage your portfolio on the go or from the comfort of your desktop station.
Add an extra layer of security with a custom passphrase. This acts as a "25th word" to your seed, creating a hidden wallet that only you know exists.
Follow this guide carefully to ensure a secure initialization process.
Before you plug anything in, inspect the packaging. Your Trezor device should arrive with a holographic tamper-evident seal over the USB port (Model One) or on the box (Model T). If this seal is broken, missing, or looks tampered with, do not use the device. Contact support immediately.
Inside the box, you should find the device, a USB cable, a lanyard, and blank recovery seed cards. Ensure all accessories are present.
Navigate to trezor.io/start on your computer. This is the only official source for the Trezor Suite software. Download the version appropriate for your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux).
Trezor Suite is the interface you will use to manage your funds. It is designed to be more secure than web-based wallets as it runs locally on your machine.
Connect your Trezor to your computer using the provided USB cable. Open Trezor Suite. The software should detect your device automatically.
Since Trezor devices are shipped without firmware installed (to ensure you always have the latest version), you will be prompted to install the firmware. Follow the on-screen instructions. This process verifies the authenticity of the hardware.
Select "Create New Wallet". Your device will generate a unique recovery seed (12 to 24 words). This is the most critical step.
Write down every word on the provided recovery seed cards in the exact order shown on the device screen. Do not take a photo, do not type it into a computer, and do not save it to the cloud. Physical, offline storage is the only secure way to keep this seed.
Set a strong PIN code. This PIN will be required every time you connect your Trezor to a computer. It protects your device from unauthorized physical access.
Once the PIN is set and the seed is verified, your device is ready! You can now receive cryptocurrencies by generating receive addresses in Trezor Suite.
Owning a hardware wallet is a great step, but your behavior is just as important as the technology.