Trezor Setup Guide

Your comprehensive guide to setting up your Trezor hardware wallet and securing your cryptocurrency assets

1

Unbox Your Trezor

Carefully unbox your Trezor device and check that all components are present. You should find the Trezor device, USB cable, recovery seed cards, and lanyard.

2

Connect to Computer

Connect your Trezor device to your computer using the provided USB cable. Ensure you're using a secure computer free from malware.

3

Install Trezor Bridge

Download and install Trezor Bridge, the communication tool that allows your Trezor device to work with the Trezor web interface.

4

Initialize Device

Follow the on-screen instructions to initialize your Trezor device. You'll be prompted to install the latest firmware for optimal security.

5

Create Wallet

Choose to create a new wallet. Your Trezor will generate a unique recovery seed - the most important piece of information for recovering your funds.

6

Backup Recovery Seed

Write down your recovery seed on the provided cards and store them in separate, secure locations. Never store your seed digitally.

Trezor Key Features

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Cold Storage Security

Private keys never leave your device, ensuring maximum protection against online threats.

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Multi-Currency Support

Store Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and hundreds of other cryptocurrencies in one secure device.

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Easy Transactions

Send and receive cryptocurrency with simple verification directly on your Trezor device.

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Web Interface

Manage your assets through the intuitive Trezor web interface without installing additional software.

Security Features

🛡️ PIN Protection

Your Trezor is protected by a PIN that you set during setup. The device will wipe itself after multiple incorrect PIN attempts.

📝 Recovery Seed

A 12 to 24-word recovery seed allows you to restore your wallet if your Trezor is lost, stolen, or damaged.

🔍 Transaction Verification

All transactions must be physically confirmed on your Trezor device, preventing malware from altering payment details.

🔄 Passphrase Protection

Add an optional passphrase for an additional security layer, creating hidden wallets within your device.

Compatibility

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Windows

Compatible with Windows 10 and later versions

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macOS

Works with macOS 10.11 and newer releases

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Linux

Supports most popular Linux distributions

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Android

Connect via OTG adapter for mobile access