Trezor Wallet Installation Guide

Your step-by-step official guide to setting up your Trezor crypto wallet safely

Introduction to Trezor Wallet

Trezor is a hardware cryptocurrency wallet that provides maximum security for your digital assets. It protects your private keys offline, ensuring your crypto remains safe from online threats. This guide will walk you through the entire installation process, from unboxing your device to performing your first transaction.

Tip: Always make sure to buy your Trezor device from the official source to avoid counterfeit products.

Step 1: Unboxing and Checking Your Device

When you receive your Trezor device, follow these steps:

Security Note: If the device looks suspicious, do not use it. Contact Trezor support immediately.

Step 2: Connecting Trezor to Your Computer

Follow these steps to connect your Trezor device safely:

Navigate to Trezor Start to begin the installation process.

Step 3: Installing Trezor Bridge

Trezor Bridge is essential for communication between your device and your browser:

Note: Trezor Bridge ensures secure communication and is mandatory for wallet setup.

Step 4: Initializing Your Trezor Device

Once connected, you will initialize your Trezor wallet:

  1. Select Create a New Wallet if this is your first Trezor.
  2. Follow on-screen instructions to generate a new recovery seed.
  3. Write down the 24-word recovery seed on the provided card. Do not store it digitally.
  4. Confirm the recovery seed by entering random words when prompted.
Important: Never share your recovery seed with anyone. It’s the key to your funds.

Step 5: Setting a PIN Code

For enhanced security, set up a PIN code on your Trezor:

Security Tip: Memorize your PIN. Do not store it digitally or write it down.

Step 6: Installing Trezor Suite

Trezor Suite is the desktop application to manage your crypto:

Step 7: Adding Your Cryptocurrencies

After setting up your device, you can start adding cryptocurrencies:

Tip: Always verify addresses on the Trezor device screen to avoid phishing attacks.

Step 8: Performing Your First Transaction

Send and receive crypto safely:

Step 9: Regular Backup and Security Practices

Maintain security of your wallet:

Reminder: Treat your recovery seed as a physical key to your crypto. Never share it.

Step 10: Troubleshooting and Support

If you encounter issues: