Start with Trezor — trezor.io/start

A focused, practical guide to initialize your Trezor hardware wallet, secure your recovery, and connect safely to apps. Read the steps, follow the safety checks, and take control of your crypto.

What this page is for

trezor.io/start is the recommended first step for anyone who has a Trezor hardware wallet in hand. It leads you through initializing the device, creating a secure recovery, installing firmware, and linking to wallet apps. The process is designed to be clear and device-centric so your private keys never leave the device.

Before you begin

  • Find a quiet private place — physical privacy reduces risks when writing down your recovery seed.
  • Have a pen and the supplied recovery card (or a steel backup if you prefer resilience against fire/water).
  • Keep your computer updated and free from unknown browser extensions. Use the official site at trezor.io/start — confirm the URL and secure HTTPS lock.

Step-by-step: initialize & secure

  1. Connect the device. Plug Trezor into your computer using the supplied cable. You should see the Trezor welcome and a prompt to visit trezor.io/start.
  2. Install firmware if needed. The web interface will guide you to install official firmware. Only accept firmware signed by Trezor.
  3. Create a new wallet. Choose “Create new” and let the device generate your recovery seed. It will display the seed words on its screen in a random order — write them down exactly, in order.
  4. Confirm the seed. The device will ask you to verify certain words. This confirms you copied the seed correctly.
  5. Set a PIN. Choose a PIN you can remember but that is not trivially guessable. The PIN is stored only on the device and adds a layer of physical protection.
  6. Link to a wallet interface. After initialization, connect to the recommended Trezor-compatible wallet UI to manage accounts and send/receive funds.

Essential security tips

Keep your recovery seed offline and guarded. Never store your seed words on a phone, screenshot, cloud storage, or email. Treat the seed like cash: anyone with it can fully control your crypto. Consider a metal backup for long-term durability. If you ever lose the device, your recovery seed is all you need to restore funds to a new Trezor (or supported wallet).

Quick troubleshooting

  • If the site doesn't load: confirm your browser is up-to-date and the address is https://trezor.io/start.
  • If the device doesn't respond: try a different USB cable or port. Avoid USB hubs for initial setup.
  • If firmware installation fails: do not use third-party firmware. Retry with a different computer; if failure persists, contact official support channels.

Important: Trezor support will never ask for your recovery seed or PIN. If anyone requests those, treat it as a scam.

Final checklist

  • Recovery written and stored offline
  • PIN set
  • Official firmware installed
  • Device labeled and stored securely when not in use

When all items are complete, you’re ready to safely manage crypto from your Trezor. Welcome to a more secure way to hold your private keys.

Open trezor.io/start