Your step-by-step walkthrough to setting up, securing, and mastering your Trezor hardware wallet with full confidence.
Setting up a Trezor hardware wallet is the most important step toward taking true ownership of your cryptocurrency. With offline key storage, advanced PIN protection, and tamper-resistant design, Trezor gives you the power to secure your digital assets independently.
This guide provides a brand‑new layout and modern design that walks you through each phase of the setup process. Whether you're using Trezor Model One or Trezor Model T, the steps remain similar, with small visual differences.
Make sure the packaging seal is intact. Trezor devices come with tamper‑evident features that ensure no one has accessed the hardware before you.
Inside the box, you should find:
This is the official and only correct link to initialize your Trezor wallet. Always double‑check the spelling and SSL certificate to avoid phishing websites.
Follow the on‑screen instructions to install **Trezor Suite**, the recommended desktop application.
Suite provides a clean interface for managing coins, checking balances and sending transactions securely.
Install only verified official Trezor firmware to ensure maximum device integrity.
Once the device is connected, choose Create new wallet. Trezor will guide you through generating your recovery seed — the single most important part of your wallet.
Write the 12/24‑word seed onto the provided card and store it in a secure, private location. Never share this seed with anyone—not even support agents.
Create a strong PIN to prevent unauthorized physical access. Your Trezor will require this PIN every time you connect it.
After setup, you can start exploring the powerful features included in Trezor Suite.
Track your balances and performance across multiple cryptocurrencies.
Verify every transaction on the physical Trezor screen before approving.
Enable passphrase, Shamir backups, and coin‑specific protections as needed.
Keep your firmware updated, avoid untrusted devices, and never type your recovery seed into a website. These habits help ensure long‑term safety of your assets.