Your complete guide to setting up and using the world's most trusted hardware wallet
Trezor hardware wallets are the most secure way to store your cryptocurrency assets. By keeping your private keys offline in a secure hardware device, Trezor protects your funds from online threats, hackers, and malware.
This guide will walk you through the complete setup process for your new Trezor device, from unboxing to making your first secure transaction.
Carefully unbox your Trezor and check that all components are present. Your package should include the Trezor device, USB cable, recovery seed cards, and lanyard.
Connect your Trezor device to your computer using the provided USB cable. Ensure you're using a trusted computer with updated operating system and antivirus software.
Download and install Trezor Bridge, the communication tool that allows your Trezor device to securely interact with supported browsers and applications.
The initial setup is the most critical part of securing your cryptocurrency. Follow these steps carefully to ensure your funds remain protected.
When you connect your Trezor for the first time, you'll be prompted to install the latest firmware. Always ensure you have the most up-to-date firmware for maximum security.
Choose to create a new wallet. Your Trezor will generate a unique set of cryptographic keys that will never leave the device.
Your device will display a 12, 18, or 24-word recovery seed. Write these words down in exact order on your recovery seed card and store it in a secure location.
Your recovery seed is the only way to restore access to your funds if your Trezor is lost, stolen, or damaged. Never store it digitally, share it with anyone, or take photos of it. Anyone with access to your recovery seed can steal your cryptocurrency.
Trezor devices incorporate multiple layers of security to protect your assets from both digital and physical threats.
Private keys are generated and stored securely within the device, never exposed to connected computers or the internet.
Access to your device is protected by a PIN that you set during setup, with increasing delay after incorrect attempts.
Standardized recovery process using your written seed phrase to restore access to your funds on any compatible wallet.
All transactions must be physically confirmed on the device display, preventing malware from altering destination addresses.
Always confirm receiving addresses on your Trezor display, not just on your computer screen, to avoid address manipulation attacks.
Enable the passphrase feature for an additional security layer, creating hidden wallets that are inaccessible without both the seed and passphrase.
Keep your device firmware updated to benefit from the latest security enhancements and feature improvements.
Only buy Trezor devices from the official Trezor shop or authorized resellers to avoid tampered devices.
Trezor hardware wallets support a wide range of cryptocurrencies and tokens, with continuous additions through firmware updates.
Full support for Bitcoin including SegWit, Native SegWit, and Taproot addresses with advanced coin control features.
Secure storage for Ethereum and all ERC-20 tokens with integration to popular DeFi platforms and dApps.
Support for Litecoin, Dogecoin, Dash, Zcash, and dozens of other popular cryptocurrencies with dedicated interfaces.