Set up your Trezor hardware wallet with confidence. A few careful steps put you in control of your digital assets—without handing your recovery phrase to anyone.
Start setup ↓Get your device, a USB cable, and a quiet few minutes. Use a trusted computer or phone, and make sure you can access the internet to download the official Trezor Suite app.
Follow the steps on your device and in Trezor Suite. The exact screens can vary by model and software version; trust what appears on your physical device.
Connect your device to your computer or mobile device using the supplied cable. Visit trezor.io/start by typing the address yourself. Avoid links in unexpected messages or ads.
Look carefully for the official trezor.io domain before downloading anything. Search ads and lookalike domains can lead to imitation software designed to steal information.
Choose the official desktop app or use the supported web experience. Install any firmware update offered by Suite during setup. Your device will show prompts for important actions—confirm them on the device itself.
Firmware is the software that runs on your hardware wallet. Suite guides you through installing the authentic version. Do not install files sent by a stranger or a support account in a direct message.
Your device will guide you through creating a recovery seed (also called a backup). Write each word in the correct order on the supplied backup material, privately and offline. Check every word carefully.
Your recovery seed can restore access to your wallet. Anyone who gets it may control the assets protected by it. Trezor support will never ask you to reveal or enter your seed online.
Set a PIN using the instructions on your device. You can then explore accounts in Suite. Before making a transaction, verify the recipient and amount on your Trezor screen—not only on your computer.
Keep your device and recovery backup in secure places. Consider a small test transaction before moving larger amounts, and learn how fees and addresses work for the network you use.
It is the backup that can restore your wallet if your device is lost or damaged. Treat it like the most valuable thing you own: write it down offline, store it somewhere private and secure, and never photograph it or put it in cloud storage.
Explore Trezor Learn ↗Not support. Not a website. Not a person helping you troubleshoot.
Setup screens are designed to walk you through each action. If something looks unexpected, pause. Don’t share your screen or recovery words with anyone. Visit official support from the trezor.io domain for model-specific instructions and troubleshooting.
Visit official support ↗Take time to learn before you transact. Your device is a tool for self-custody; understanding how to protect your backup is part of using it well.