A clear, step-by-step 800-word presentation-style guide designed to help new Trezor users set up their hardware wallet securely using the official Trezor Suite and resources at trezor.io/start.
Hardware wallets like Trezor protect your private keys in a dedicated device that never exposes keys to the internet. This guide walks you through powering on, installing Trezor Suite, creating a seed, and verifying your recovery steps.
Always check the packaging and verify the device on-screen during the first boot. Never accept a pre-initialized device from an unknown source.
Connect your Trezor to your computer using the supplied USB cable. The device will display a welcome screen with the Trezor logo and instructions to visit trezor.io/start.
Open your browser, go to trezor.io/start, and follow the official prompts to download Trezor Suite or use the web interface. Prefer the official site; avoid third-party downloads.
Download and install the Trezor Suite application for your operating system. Launch it and follow the on-screen wizard to detect your device and begin initialization.
Choose Create new wallet unless you are restoring from an existing recovery. The device will generate a recovery (seed) phrase — write this down exactly in the order shown. Keep this offline and in a secure place.
Set a PIN on the device when prompted. The PIN prevents unauthorized access if the device is lost or stolen. Do not use simple or shared PINs.
Double-check your written seed. Consider creating multiple secure backups (physical steel backup is recommended for long-term protection). Practice a recovery drill on a spare device if possible.
Regularly check for firmware updates via Trezor Suite and apply them only through the official app. Firmware updates can include security improvements and new features.
Handy official links for support, documentation, and tools.