A few careful steps are all that stand between you and a more confident way to manage your crypto. Let’s get your Trezor ready.
Start setupTake your time. Your recovery seed is yours alone.
Follow the official flow on your computer. Your device will guide you through each decision.
Visit the official Trezor website and download Trezor Suite for your desktop operating system. Check the address carefully before you download. Avoid search ads, unsolicited links, and third-party installers.
Download from Trezor ↗Use the cable supplied with your Trezor to connect it directly to your computer. Open Suite and follow the prompts to install or update device firmware when asked. Firmware is supplied through the official setup flow.
Check your setup ↓Choose to create a new wallet on the device and confirm the action on its screen. Set a PIN if prompted, entering it privately on the device. Your Trezor protects the private keys that authorize transactions.
Understand your wallet ↓Write down the recovery words exactly as shown on your Trezor, in the order shown. Store the backup offline somewhere private and protected from damage. Never photograph it, type it into a computer, or share it.
Protect your recovery seed ↓Anyone with your recovery seed can access your wallet. Trezor support will never ask you to enter it online or share it with anyone.
Explore Trezor security guides ↗Use the backup method shown on your device. Keep the words away from cameras and connected devices.
Store the backup securely. Do not share it with friends, support agents, websites, or apps.
Messages demanding your seed or asking you to “validate” your wallet are scams. Stop and verify through official channels.
Once setup is complete, use Suite to view supported accounts and receive assets. Review every transaction on your Trezor screen before confirming—the device screen is your trusted source.
Open Trezor Suite ↗A hardware wallet keeps your private keys protected on a dedicated device, separate from the internet-connected apps you use every day. Trezor Suite gives you an interface to check balances and prepare transactions, while your device is where you review and approve them. That separation helps you stay in charge of authorization.
Crypto transactions are generally irreversible once confirmed. Before you approve one, take a moment to read the amount and destination address directly on your Trezor screen. If anything looks unexpected, cancel and investigate. Treat your recovery backup with the same care you would give the keys to a safe: keep it accessible to you, private from others, and protected from loss or damage.
There is no need to rush through setup or move funds immediately. Take time to learn the device, verify you have installed official software, and understand how your backup works. When you are ready, start with a small transaction and confirm the details on-device. Good security is a series of calm, deliberate habits—not a race.
Choose the recovery or wallet access option in the official Suite setup and follow your device prompts. Never enter your recovery seed into a website or share it with support.
Install firmware only when prompted by the official Trezor Suite or other verified official Trezor software. Read the device screen and Suite instructions before approving.
Use the official Trezor Help Center and learning resources. Be cautious of unsolicited direct messages and impersonators offering private support.