Starting Up Your Trezor® Hardware Wallet
Welcome to the world of secure cryptocurrency storage. Follow this guide to set up your Trezor device correctly.
Begin Setup ProcessBefore starting the setup process, make sure you have the following items ready:
Important: Only purchase Trezor devices from the official Trezor.io website or authorized resellers to avoid tampered devices.
Follow these steps to set up your Trezor device. The entire process should take about 10-15 minutes.
Connect your Trezor device to your computer using the provided USB cable. The cable connects to the port on the bottom of the device.
Open your web browser and go to trezor.io/start. The website will automatically detect your device model and provide appropriate instructions.
Download and install Trezor Bridge, the communication tool that allows your browser to talk to your Trezor device. Follow the on-screen installation instructions.
Your Trezor device will prompt you to install the latest firmware. This ensures you have the most up-to-date security features and functionality.
Note: Do not disconnect your device during firmware installation. This process may take a few minutes.
Follow the on-screen instructions to create a new wallet. Your device will generate a unique recovery seed - this is the most important part of the process.
Write down the 24-word recovery seed on the provided cards. This seed is the only way to recover your funds if your device is lost or damaged.
Critical Security Advice: Never digitize your recovery seed. Do not store it on a computer, phone, or cloud service. Write it only on the provided cards and store them securely.
Your Trezor will ask you to confirm several words from your recovery seed. This ensures you've written it down correctly.
Create a PIN code to protect your device from unauthorized access. The PIN is entered using the Trezor's display and buttons for security.
Your device is now ready to use! You can access your wallet through the Trezor Suite application or compatible third-party wallets.
For the best experience with your Trezor device, download the official Trezor Suite application. It provides a secure interface for managing your cryptocurrencies.
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Watch this video for a visual guide to setting up your Trezor device:
If you encounter any issues during the setup process, here are some resources that might help: