Trezor.io/Start® — Starting™ Up Your Device | Trezór®

Purpose: A clear, step-by-step presentation for first-time setup, safety checks, and best practices when unboxing and initializing a Trezor hardware wallet.

1. Before you begin — quick checklist

What you’ll need

Safety-first note

Only use official Trezor pages and the Trezor Suite (or wallet.trezor.io) to set up the device. Never reveal your recovery seed to anyone — Trezor employees will never ask for it.

2. Unboxing & physical inspection

Inspect packaging and device

Check for tamper evidence: manufacturer seals, intact packaging, and expected accessories (cable, quick start card). If anything looks tampered with, stop and contact support.

Visual checks

3. Installing official software

Choose the official client

Use Trezor Suite or the official browser interface to initialize your device. Avoid third-party “setup” tools unless explicitly listed by Trezor as supported.

Download & verify

Download from the official site and follow any verification steps (checksums or guided installer) to ensure you have authentic software.

4. First-time setup — step-by-step

Connect and install firmware

When you first connect, the Suite typically prompts to install the latest firmware. Confirm the device displays matching messages and proceed.

Create wallet & PIN

Follow the guided flow to create a new wallet, set a strong PIN on the device, and write down your recovery seed in the order shown. Keep this seed offline and stored safely.

Do not store seed digitally

Never take photos or store the seed on cloud drives, phones, or computers. Consider using bank deposit boxes, metal backup plates, or secure offline storage for long-term protection.

5. Confirming your backup and testing

Verify recovery without exposing it

The Suite will usually ask you to confirm a small subset of the seed words or simulate recovery verification; follow instructions carefully. Only perform recovery on a device you control and trust.

Do a small test transaction

After setup, send a tiny amount to or from your wallet to confirm addresses and connection are working as expected before moving larger balances.

6. Ongoing maintenance & firmware

Keep firmware & Suite updated

Regularly update device firmware and the Trezor Suite app to get security fixes and feature improvements. Follow official update procedures; do not install firmware from unknown sources.

Changelog & release notes

Check the firmware changelog or announcement channels for details before and after updates, and read the notes for any potential compatibility changes.

7. Best security practices

Operational security (OpSec)

When to contact support

If you see signs of tampering, unexpected behavior, or if you lose your device and seed, contact official Trezor support immediately for guidance.

8. Troubleshooting quick guide

Common issues

9. Closing notes

Trezor hardware wallets are designed to keep your cryptographic keys offline and under your control. Following the official setup flow, keeping firmware and apps up to date, and protecting your recovery seed are the three pillars of safe usage.

Official Trezor pages — quick links (10)