Setting Up Your Trezor Device
Welcome to your Trezor hardware wallet setup guide. This informational resource will help you understand the process of securing your cryptocurrency assets.
Always purchase your Trezor device directly from the official Trezor shop or authorized resellers. Never buy from third-party marketplaces to avoid tampered devices.
Initial Setup Process
1 Unbox Your Trezor
Carefully unbox your Trezor device and check that all security seals are intact. Your package should include the Trezor device, USB cable, recovery seed cards, and lanyard.
2 Connect to Computer
Connect your Trezor device to your computer using the provided USB cable. The device will power on automatically.
3 Install Trezor Bridge
Trezor Bridge is a communication tool that allows your Trezor device to work with supported browsers. It facilitates secure communication between your device and the Trezor web interface.
4 Initialize Your Device
When initializing your Trezor for the first time, you'll be prompted to either create a new wallet or recover an existing one using your recovery seed.
5 Create Your PIN
Set up a secure PIN to protect your device from unauthorized access. The PIN matrix is randomly generated each time for enhanced security.
6 Backup Your Recovery Seed
Your recovery seed is the most important piece of information for your wallet. Write down the 12, 18, or 24-word recovery phrase on the provided cards and store them in a secure location.
Never digitize your recovery seed. Do not store it on any electronic device, take photos of it, or type it anywhere except during recovery on your Trezor device itself.
Understanding Your Trezor Wallet
Your Trezor hardware wallet provides a secure environment for generating and storing private keys. All transaction signing happens within the device, keeping your keys isolated from internet-connected devices.
Supported Cryptocurrencies
Trezor devices support a wide range of cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Dash, Zcash, and all ERC-20 tokens. The list of supported assets continues to grow with firmware updates.