Starting® Up® Your® Device® — Secure Your Crypto Journey from the First Step
Welcome to Trezor.io/Start® — the official setup gateway for your Trezor hardware wallet. This is the trusted path that guides you through device initialization, secure setup, and hands‑on use, step by step. By following this flow, you ensure your device remains genuine, your recovery seed is handled safely, and your transactions stay secure.
Trezor.io/Start® is the official onboarding portal published by SatoshiLabs for guiding you through the setup of your Trezor hardware wallet. It ensures you access verified firmware, the proper Trezor Suite software, and secure device initialization workflows. This centralized route helps protect you against phishing, fake firmware, or man-in-the-middle attacks. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
By using Trezor.io/Start®, you benefit from the latest setup instructions tailored to your Trezor model, integrated checks for authenticity, and a reproducible, supportable setup path.
Open your browser and go to trezor.io/start. Use this official URL—do not click random links from emails or social media. The site should detect your Trezor model automatically and prompt you with tailored instructions. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
If the browser asks for permission or displays a prompt like “Connect device,” allow it so that your Trezor can communicate securely with the setup interface.
You will be offered two routes:
The desktop version often provides the fuller feature set and smoother experience, while the web variant is lightweight and convenient.
Plug your Trezor into a USB port. Your computer or browser should detect it. If it asks to install Trezor Bridge or drivers, follow those prompts—this software helps your system communicate securely with the hardware. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Upon connection, your Trezor may display a screen prompting you to visit trezor.io/start
— this is normal for first‑time or uninitialized devices. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Most new devices ship without firmware installed or require an update. The setup flow will prompt you to install or update firmware. Confirm the request directly on your Trezor device by pressing the physical buttons or tapping its display (Model T). This ensures authenticity and guards against fake firmware. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Once firmware is installed, the interface may run a genuineness check or device attestation. You may see prompts to verify checksums or approve on the device screen. This step reduces the risk of using a cloned or tampered unit.
You’ll now choose one of two flows:
After the seed is generated or entered, you'll be prompted to confirm a few words to ensure you recorded them correctly.
You will be asked to set up a PIN code on your Trezor device. The PIN provides a layer of security, preventing unauthorized access if someone physically gets your device. The entry of the PIN always happens **on the device itself**, not on your computer. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Trezor supports adding a passphrase (a “25th word”) for enhanced security. This is optional, but it effectively creates a hidden wallet that can only be accessed with that passphrase. Use this only if you understand the trade‑offs. (If you forget the passphrase, those funds become inaccessible.)
Within Trezor Suite or the web interface, you’ll choose which cryptocurrencies (coins, tokens) you want to display in your dashboard. Once chosen, the interface will scan and load balances and transaction history for each activated asset. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
After setup, you're ready to use your wallet.
https://trezor.io/start
and that your SSL padlock is present and correct.With your device set up, you can:
Every transaction that touches your private keys requires confirmation on the physical device, ensuring that malware or malicious software on your computer cannot silently steal your funds.
Trezor hardware wallets are built with open-source firmware, transparent development, and strong community scrutiny. Because your private keys never leave the device, your crypto is protected even if your computer is compromised. The setup flow is designed to mitigate risk at each step—firmware verification, seed generation, manual confirmations—so that your digital assets remain secure from day one.
Congratulations! You’ve successfully walked through the full setup path using Trezor.io/Start®. At this point, your device is live, secured, and ready to manage your cryptocurrency assets.
Now you can safely send, receive, stake, swap, or interact with blockchain apps — all while maintaining the core guarantee: your private keys never leave your hardware wallet.
As you continue, stay vigilant. Always verify domains, updates, and device screens. Your vigilance enhances the security foundation of this hardware wallet approach.
Want to dive deeper? Explore Trezor’s knowledge base, community forums, or developer documentation to expand your capabilities and understanding.