As cryptocurrency adoption continues to rise, so does the importance of securing your digital assets. One of the most reliable ways to protect your crypto is by using a hardware wallet—and few are more trusted than Trezor®.
Whether you're a beginner or an advanced investor, setting up your device correctly is the first step in protecting your portfolio. This comprehensive guide will walk you through how to get started using Trezor.io/Start, the official platform to initialize and secure your Trezor® hardware wallet.
Trezor® is a cold storage hardware wallet developed by SatoshiLabs, designed to store your cryptocurrency private keys offline—away from hackers, malware, and phishing attacks.
It supports thousands of cryptocurrencies and is considered one of the most secure ways to manage and store your digital assets. Trezor® wallets offer a blend of top-tier security, user-friendliness, and open-source transparency, making them a preferred choice worldwide.
Trezor.io/Start is the official onboarding portal for all new Trezor® users. It ensures that:
You're using genuine software and firmware
You're not falling victim to phishing or counterfeit devices
Your device setup is done safely and correctly
⚠️ Important: Always type the URL manually or use a bookmark. Never trust links from unofficial sources or search engine ads.
Make sure you have the following ready:
A Trezor® device (Trezor One or Trezor Model T)
A USB cable for connection
A computer with Windows, macOS, or Linux
An internet connection
A pen and paper to write down your recovery seed phrase
📌 Never store your seed phrase digitally. Paper only.
Head to https://trezor.io/start. This page automatically detects your device and provides model-specific setup instructions.
You’ll be prompted to install Trezor Suite, the official software for managing your wallet.
Secure interface for sending, receiving, and managing crypto
Portfolio tracking
Full coin support
Native exchange integration
After downloading, install and open Trezor Suite.
Plug your Trezor® hardware wallet into your computer using the USB cable. The suite will recognize your device and begin the setup process.
If your device is brand new, it will be in “bootloader mode” and require firmware installation.
To maintain security, Trezor devices ship without pre-installed firmware. This step ensures you’re installing genuine firmware directly from Trezor.
Follow the prompts in Trezor Suite
Confirm installation on your device screen
After installation, the device will restart and be ready for wallet setup.
Once the firmware is installed:
Choose “Create New Wallet”
Your device will generate a recovery seed phrase (12 or 24 words)
Write it down carefully in the exact order shown
Confirm your seed phrase by re-entering it when prompted
🔐 Your recovery seed = your crypto. If lost, your funds are unrecoverable. Store it in a safe, offline location.
The next step is setting up your PIN to prevent unauthorized physical access.
PINs can be 4–9 digits long
Do not use easy PINs like 1234 or 0000
You’ll be required to enter this PIN whenever connecting your device
With your wallet initialized, Trezor Suite opens your dashboard where you can:
Send and receive crypto
View your transaction history
Exchange coins via integrated partners
Track your portfolio performance
All of this is done with your private keys secured inside the device, never exposed online.
