Trezor.io/Start®

Welcome to Trezor.io/Start®, the official starting point for securing your digital assets with Trezor®. This guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough for setting up your Trezor hardware wallet, understanding crypto safety, and avoiding common pitfalls. By the end, you'll be equipped to manage cryptocurrencies securely and responsibly.

1. What is Trezor?

Trezor is a hardware wallet designed to protect your private keys offline while enabling seamless access to your cryptocurrency assets. It is widely trusted for its transparency, open-source code, and high-security standards. With Trezor, you own your keys — and therefore your crypto.

2. Why Use a Hardware Wallet?

Unlike software wallets connected to the internet, hardware wallets store your private keys offline. This makes them significantly harder to hack. They're immune to most online threats such as malware, keyloggers, and phishing attacks. Trezor® provides peace of mind with physical confirmation of every transaction on the device screen.

3. What's Inside the Box?

• Trezor device (Model One or Model T)
• USB cable
• Recovery seed cards (to write your seed phrase)
• Getting started guide
• Stickers (optional)

4. Begin Setup at Trezor.io/Start

Plug your Trezor device into your computer. Visit https://trezor.io/start and follow the guided instructions. You’ll be prompted to install Trezor Suite, a desktop application designed for managing your device, crypto portfolio, and security settings.

5. Firmware Installation & Verification

If this is your first time using the device, you'll be asked to install the latest firmware. Trezor never ships devices with pre-installed firmware for security reasons. Follow the on-screen steps to safely install and verify the firmware.

6. Create a New Wallet

Once your device is initialized, you'll have the option to create a new wallet. This will generate a 12-, 18-, or 24-word recovery seed. **Write this seed down** on the card provided — never store it digitally. This seed is your backup and the only way to recover your wallet.

7. Setting Up a PIN Code

A PIN protects your device from unauthorized access. Choose a unique PIN that you’ll remember, and confirm it on the device. Avoid simple or repeating digits. Losing your PIN requires wiping the device and restoring using your seed phrase.

8. Optional: Enable Passphrase

Advanced users may add a passphrase (25th word). This creates a new hidden wallet on the same device. However, if the passphrase is lost or mistyped, the wallet becomes permanently inaccessible.

9. Using Trezor Suite

With your wallet set up, use Trezor Suite to send, receive, and manage supported cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and ERC-20 tokens. You can track portfolio value, set custom fees, and view transaction history securely.

10. Connecting to Third-Party Apps

Trezor supports integrations with wallets like MetaMask, Electrum, and DeFi platforms. Always verify permissions and double-check transaction details on your device before approving. Your private keys never leave the device, even when connected.

11. Best Security Practices

• Keep your recovery seed offline and stored in a fireproof, waterproof location
• Never share your seed or PIN with anyone — even Trezor staff will never ask
• Use only official cables and avoid public USB ports
• Bookmark Trezor.io to avoid phishing links
• Update firmware and Trezor Suite regularly
• If in doubt, ask the community or check the official support site

12. Recovery & Reset

If you lose your device or forget your PIN, you can recover your wallet using the recovery seed on a new or reset Trezor. During recovery, your private keys are regenerated exactly as before. Never enter your seed on a computer or phone — only enter it directly into the Trezor device.

13. Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Taking screenshots of your recovery seed
• Entering your seed on fake websites
• Using Trezor on public/shared computers
• Ignoring firmware update warnings
• Buying devices from unverified third parties
• Skipping the PIN setup step

14. Lost Your Trezor?

If your device is lost or stolen, your crypto is safe as long as your seed is secure and no one knows your passphrase. Simply purchase a new device and restore using your recovery phrase.

15. Trezor vs Other Wallets

While other hardware wallets also offer strong protection, Trezor is fully open-source, user-friendly, and supported by a passionate global community. It’s trusted by individuals, institutions, and developers alike.

16. Responsible Crypto Ownership

With great power comes great responsibility. Owning your crypto means you are your own bank — there is no "forgot password" button. Learning and applying proper security hygiene is essential to avoid irreversible losses.

17. Support & Resources

For help, visit the official Trezor Support Center at trezor.io/support. You can also find video tutorials, community forums, FAQs, and troubleshooting guides. When in doubt, verify everything through official sources.