Trezor.io/Start® — Starting Up Your Device

Unbox & Inspect — First Things First

Open the package carefully and inspect the seal. If the box shows signs of tampering, stop and contact the seller. Your device should arrive with the factory seal intact and include a USB cable, a recovery card, and quick-start materials. Treat this moment like opening a safe — you’re taking possession of a hardware security device. 🛡️

Safety tip: Only set up your Trezor on a trusted computer — avoid public or unfamiliar machines. 💻

Connect & Visit Trezor.io/Start®

Use the supplied USB cable to connect the device. Open your browser and go to trezor.io/start. The official web guide or Trezor Suite will detect your device and guide you. Follow on-screen prompts rather than guessing — the Suite is designed to walk you through each important step. 🌐

Prefer the official Trezor Suite app for best features.
If asked to install firmware, accept — the latest firmware contains important security updates.

Install Firmware — Trust, but Verify

New devices often arrive without firmware. Installing the official firmware is required before use. The Suite will offer an automated install; keep the device connected and don’t interrupt the process. After installation, verify the device messages match those shown in Suite — this helps ensure you’re not interacting with a compromised device. 🔁

Important: Never install firmware from unofficial sources. Only use the prompts in Trezor Suite or the official website. ✔️

Create Wallet & Write Down Recovery

Your Trezor will generate a recovery seed — a list of words that restore access to your funds. Write these words on the supplied recovery card, in order, by hand. This is the ultimate backup of your wallet. Store it offline in a secure, private location. Never photograph or digitally store your seed phrase — cloud backups and screenshots are unsafe. ✍️

Write clearly and double-check word order.
Consider a fireproof or metal backup if you keep crypto long-term.

Set a PIN — Quick & Essential

Create a PIN code on your device. The PIN prevents an attacker who has the physical device from moving funds. Keep it memorable for you but hard to guess for others. Trezor’s PIN entry displays shuffled numbers on the device — always confirm the digits on the hardware screen, not on your computer. 🔢

Never share your PIN. Trezor will not ask for it in emails, chats, or support conversations. 🚫

Optional: Enable Passphrase (Advanced)

Power users may enable a passphrase — an additional secret that functions like a 25th recovery word. This increases security and creates “hidden” wallets, but it also adds risk: if you forget the passphrase, funds are permanently inaccessible. Use it only if you understand the trade-off and are prepared to manage it carefully. 🔎

Treat passphrases like a new secret: write it down, store it securely.
Test recovery with a small amount first if you plan to use passphrases.

Send a Small Test Transaction

Before you move large sums, send a small test transaction to verify addresses and workflow. Confirm the receiving address appears on both your computer and the Trezor device screen — they must match. After the test succeeds, you can confidently transfer larger amounts. ✅

Pro tip: Use confirmations and transaction history to confirm funds arrival before further action. ⏳

Store Recovery & Device Securely

Keep the recovery card in a locked safe, safety deposit box, or other secure location. Consider geographically separated copies for disaster resilience. Do not disclose recovery words to anyone — not even “helpful” friends or support staff. If you must share access, use multisig solutions instead of giving out seeds. 🔒

Open Trezor Start