Meet your device
Connect your Trezor to your computer or phone and visit the official setup page to get started.
Open official setupA clear, considered first step into self-custody. Set up your Trezor, understand your recovery backup, and build confidence in every move.
Slow down, take your time, and follow the trusted path. Your device will guide you through each step.
Connect your Trezor to your computer or phone and visit the official setup page to get started.
Open official setupInstall or open Trezor Suite, then follow the on-device prompts to update and initialize securely.
Explore Trezor SuiteWrite down your recovery seed offline, verify it carefully, and store it somewhere private and safe.
Learn backup basicsOnly trust the source. Type trezor.io/start directly into your browser. Trezor will never ask you to share your recovery seed online.
Go to trezor.ioYour recovery seed is the master backup to your wallet. Anyone who sees it can access your funds. Keep it offline, out of photos and cloud storage, and never type it into a website or share it with anyone.
Understand the essentialsRecord words in order, exactly as your device shows them.
Never take a photo or save your backup in a digital file.
Support will never ask for your recovery seed. No exceptions.
A practical companion to setting up your hardware wallet with care.
Taking control of your digital assets starts with a few deliberate choices. Begin at the official Trezor setup page by typing the address into your browser yourself. Connect your hardware wallet, install Trezor Suite from the official source, and follow the instructions shown on your device. Never rely on a link from an unexpected message or search advertisement.
During setup, your device may ask you to create a new wallet and record a recovery seed. This seed is the offline backup that can restore access if your device is lost or damaged. Write it on paper or a purpose-made backup, check every word and its order, and store it somewhere private and protected. Do not photograph it, save it to a computer, or enter it into a website. Anyone who obtains the seed can control the wallet.
Before sending cryptocurrency, take a moment to verify the address and transaction details on your Trezor screen—not only on your computer. Keep your device software current through official tools, and be cautious of urgent requests, giveaways, and anyone claiming they need your recovery words to help. Self-custody is a responsibility, but it need not feel complicated: use trusted sources, protect your backup, and pause whenever something feels unusual.