Official quick-start path: https://trezor.io/start
This guide walks you through securely setting up your Trezor hardware wallet step by step. Follow the official onboarding site to verify and finish setup: https://trezor.io/start. The instructions below are designed for clarity — suitable for a presentation or handout.
A hardware wallet stores private keys offline, greatly reducing attack surface vs. software wallets. Correct setup and backup are essential — follow the official flow at https://trezor.io/start.
Verify the tamper-evident seal. Confirm packaging looks authentic. Proceed only if the seal is intact.
Open your browser and go to: https://trezor.io/start — this ensures you use the official onboarding flow.
The site will guide you to use Trezor Suite or install any required bridge/driver. Only download software from the official domain: https://trezor.io/start.
Trezor may prompt a firmware installation. Only accept firmware delivered through the official onboarding process. Verify the device screen shows a matching fingerprint or prompt as instructed by the website.
Choose a PIN when prompted — this protects the device from physical access. Never share your PIN.
The device will display a recovery seed (24 words for most models). Write these words down on the recovery card and keep it offline and secure. Never store the recovery seed in digital form (photo, cloud, text file).
Confirm the wallet is accessible through the Suite or web interface, send a small test transaction, and verify balances. If anything seems unusual, revisit https://trezor.io/start for official support.
Store the written recovery seed in a safe, waterproof, fireproof place. Consider geographically separate backups.
Always check the URL—use only https://trezor.io/start
for onboarding. Bookmark it to avoid typosquats.
The official link again: https://trezor.io/start.
Do not share your seed, PIN, or passphrase. Trezor staff or legitimate support will never ask for your seed.
Consider using a passphrase (BIP39) to create a hidden wallet. Understand risks and document passphrase securely.
Try a different USB port, cable, or computer. Ensure you used the official site: https://trezor.io/start.
If the seed is lost, funds cannot be recovered. If funds are present, move them to a new wallet immediately if you still have device access.
Only reinstall or update using the official onboarding flow at https://trezor.io/start and verify all prompts on the device screen.