Fast, secure steps to set up your Trezor hardware wallet — friendly guide, official-looking layout.
This page walks you through Trezor Start — how to connect, initialize, update firmware, and protect your recovery seed. Follow clear steps, avoid common mistakes, and learn best practices to keep your crypto safe. This guide is tailored to help you start your device quickly and confidently.
Inspect packaging. Ensure tamper-evident seal is intact. Only use official cables and connectors. If unsure, contact support via official channels.
Connect your device using the supplied USB cable. Visit trezor.io/start in your browser to begin. Allow any required driver or bridge installation from official sources only.
Choose Create a new wallet to generate a brand-new recovery seed, or Restore wallet if you already have a seed. Never share your recovery words.
Write the words on the supplied recovery card. Store it offline in at least two secure locations. Do not photograph, email, or store digitally.
Choose a PIN you can remember but is hard to guess. PIN protects your device if stolen — it adds a layer above the seed phrase.
Setting up the device using the official onboarding process ensures your private keys are generated securely in the hardware element — never exposed to your computer or the web. This is the single most important advantage of a hardware wallet and why proper setup and recovery handling matters.