Official guide: setup, core features, security best practices and answers to common questions.
Trezor Wallet provides hardware-level protection for your cryptocurrency by keeping private keys offline inside a physical device. Paired with the official companion application, Trezor Suite, it enables you to manage assets, sign transactions and monitor your portfolio while ensuring the keys never leave the device. This guide summarizes the official onboarding steps, important security advice, core capabilities, and frequently asked questions to help you get started safely.
Trezor is a family of hardware wallets built to protect crypto holdings from remote attacks, phishing, and malware. The device signs transactions locally and shows transaction details on its screen so you can verify before approving. Trezor’s devices and companion software are developed with transparency and security in mind, and are widely used by individuals and institutions for cold-storage solutions.
Visit the official start page: go to trezor.io/start to download the authentic Trezor Suite installer.
Install Trezor Suite: run the installer for your OS (Windows, macOS, Linux) and open the Suite app.
Connect your device: plug your Model One, Model T, or Safe into the computer with the original USB cable and follow on-screen prompts.
Install firmware: allow Suite to install or update the firmware — only accept firmware from the official source.
Create a wallet backup: the device will generate a wallet backup (formerly called recovery seed) — write the words on the provided card and store them offline.
Set PIN & options: choose a secure PIN and, if desired, enable passphrase protection for hidden wallets or advanced backups like Shamir.
Cold storage: private keys remain on the device and are never exposed to your computer or the web.
Wide coin support: manage Bitcoin, Ethereum, ERC-20 tokens and many more chains via Trezor Suite and compatible wallets.
Open-source firmware and tooling that can be audited by the community.
On-device confirmation for every transaction and optional passphrase for hidden wallets.
Backup & recovery options, including advanced multi-share backups for redundancy.
Trezor has a long track record in hardware wallet security and publishes documentation, guides, and audits. The design ensures the bootloader verifies firmware signatures on every connection so only official, signed firmware is accepted — this prevents rogue firmware from running. The combination of open-source code, published guides, and active support resources contributes to a strong trust model when you follow official procedures.
Where is my crypto stored? Your crypto is stored on the blockchain; the device holds the private keys needed to access it.
What is a wallet backup? The wallet backup (formerly recovery seed) is a list of words used to restore access to your accounts — keep it offline and private.
Can I recover funds if I lose my device? Yes — restore the wallet using your backup on a new device or compatible tool.
Is Trezor open-source? Yes — firmware and tools are open and auditable by the community.
How do I verify my device is genuine? Check serial details and follow official verification steps; buy only from trusted channels and use the official site for checks.
This page is informational and summarizes official guidance. Always follow the instructions found at the official Trezor website and support pages when setting up, updating firmware, or managing backups. The author is not responsible for losses due to counterfeit devices, improper setup, or storing backups insecurely.
Never enter your wallet backup words on a website or store them digitally.
Use the original USB cable and avoid public charging stations for setup.
Keep firmware updated via Trezor Suite only.
Consider metal backup plates for long-term protection.
Official support & guides: trezor.io/support
Official resources: Visit trezor.io/start for downloads and trezor.io/support for help.
Always download software and firmware only from official Trezor pages and store your wallet backup offline.