As cryptocurrency adoption continues to grow, securing your digital assets becomes more critical than ever. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced trader, one of the safest ways to protect your crypto is with a hardware wallet — and Trezor® leads the way in hardware wallet security.
If you’ve recently purchased a Trezor Model One or Trezor Model T, your next step is to set up your device securely using the official Trezor onboarding portal: Trezor.io/Start. This step-by-step guide walks you through everything you need to know about setting up your device, generating your recovery seed, and using your Trezor wallet with confidence.
Trezor® is the original hardware wallet, developed by SatoshiLabs. It provides a secure offline environment for managing and signing cryptocurrency transactions. Unlike exchanges and online wallets, Trezor keeps your private keys disconnected from the internet, eliminating the risk of remote attacks and hacks.
Open your browser and go to https://trezor.io/start. This is the official starting point for all Trezor devices. Make sure the website URL is correct — this prevents phishing and fake software downloads.
You’ll be prompted to select your device model:
This selection ensures that you’re guided through the correct setup process for your hardware.
Trezor Suite is the official desktop and web application for managing your crypto with Trezor.
Once installed, launch the app and connect your Trezor via USB.
If your device is brand new, you’ll be prompted to install firmware. This step ensures you have the latest and most secure version of Trezor’s software.
⚠️ Important: A genuine Trezor device will ship without pre-installed firmware. If your device already has firmware installed when you first power it on, do not use it — it may be tampered with.
After firmware installation, you’ll see the option to "Create a new wallet." Click this to initialize your device.
You will now generate your recovery seed — a critical step in wallet security.
Your device will display a 12 or 24-word recovery seed, one word at a time.
💡 If your Trezor is ever lost, stolen, or damaged, your recovery seed is the only way to restore access to your crypto.
Next, you’ll be prompted to choose a PIN code — your first line of defense if someone gains physical access to your device.
🔁 After too many incorrect PIN attempts, the device will reset and wipe its memory.
For advanced security, you can set an optional passphrase — a custom word or sentence known only to you. This generates a hidden wallet that only appears when the passphrase is entered.
Once setup is complete, you’ll arrive at your Trezor Suite dashboard where you can:
Trezor can also be connected to MetaMask, allowing you to interact with decentralized applications (DApps), NFT marketplaces, and DeFi platforms — while keeping your private keys safely offline.
All transactions must be manually approved on your Trezor device, adding a strong layer of protection from unauthorized access or contract manipulation.
If you already own a Trezor and need to restore your wallet:
This process can also be used when replacing a lost or damaged device.
The Trezor.io/Start portal is your secure launchpad into the world of self-custodied cryptocurrency. With Trezor, you don’t rely on third parties or exchanges to manage your wealth — you hold the keys.
By following the official setup process, writing down your seed phrase, and using Trezor Suite, you’ll ensure your crypto is safe, secure, and always under your control.
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