Official getting-started guide — secure your crypto with clarity
Plug in your Trezor device, follow the steps below, and in a few minutes you'll have a hardened, offline-first wallet that protects your private keys from malware and remote attackers. This guide is written for both first-time users and experienced crypto holders who want a clear, modern walkthrough.
Private keys never leave your device
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Follow these steps carefully. The goal is to create a secure device with an immutable recovery seed that only you control.
Visit the official Trezor site and download Trezor Suite for your platform — the application that talks to your device and manages accounts.
Plug in the device with the supplied cable. If prompted by the browser, allow the connection only for the official app session.
Set a strong device PIN directly on the device screen. The PIN protects access even if the device is stolen.
The device will display your 12–24 word recovery seed. Write it on paper (or a metal backup). Store it offline and never photograph it.
Trezor will ask you to confirm words from the seed. This ensures the seed was recorded correctly and belongs to your device.
In Trezor Suite, add cryptocurrency accounts. Each account is a read-only representation of addresses derived from your seed.
Store your recovery seed in multiple secure physical locations. Consider a fireproof/waterproof metal backup for long-term durability.
Trezor blends hardware isolation with an intuitive companion app. Below are features designed to keep your assets secure while remaining easy to use.
Private keys are generated and stored inside the device. All signing happens on-device, so your keys never touch the host computer.
Firmware and tools are open-source, allowing security researchers to audit the code and verify behavior.
Certain Trezor models include extra hardware protections to prevent physical attacks.
Split your recovery into multiple shares for distributed custody and enhanced resilience.
Treat your recovery seed like the keys to a safe deposit box — if someone gains it, they gain everything. Use a metal backup for disaster resilience and split the seed geographically if necessary.
Yes — anyone with your recovery seed can recreate the wallet on a compatible device. Keep the seed secure.
If you have the recovery seed, you can recover funds on a new Trezor or compatible wallet. Without the seed, funds are irretrievable.
No. Seeds are generated on-device and never leave it. Trezor does not store your seed.
Yes — some mobile wallets support Trezor through compatible bridges or Bluetooth in supported models. Check official docs for specifics.