Prepare Your Device
Before using your Trezor wallet, ensure packaging is intact and the holographic seal is untampered. If you identify any tampering, do not use the device and contact Trezor Support immediately.
Connect your Trezor hardware wallet to your computer via USB, and visit trezor.io/start to download the official Trezor Suite for your operating system or use the web app.
Step-by-Step Setup
- Install Firmware: Your Trezor device ships without firmware. The Suite will prompt you to install the latest firmware version. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.
- Create a New Wallet: Select "Create new wallet" if this is your first time. If you already have a recovery seed, you can select "Recover wallet".
- Backup Your Wallet: The device will display a recovery seed (usually 24 words). Write these down carefully and keep them offline in a secure place. This is the only way to restore your wallet.
- Set a PIN: Choose a PIN on your Trezor device by entering it through an on-screen matrix to protect your hardware wallet from unauthorized physical access. Enter the PIN twice as requested.
Final Steps & Usage
- Activate Coins: Choose which cryptocurrencies you want to manage in Trezor Suite. You can change this anytime.
- Access Suite and Begin: Click "Access Suite" to enter the wallet dashboard and start managing your cryptocurrency portfolio securely.
- Consider Hidden Wallets: You may create hidden wallets protected by a passphrase for extra security. Be sure to remember your passphrase—there is no recovery for it.
- Keep Your Recovery Seed Safe: Your recovery seed is critical. Never share it online or store digitally.
With these steps complete, your Trezor wallet is set up and ready for secure cryptocurrency management.