Trezor.io/Start | Official Setup

Official First-Use Documentation

Welcome to Trezor.io/Start

You are beginning the most important process in your crypto journey: securing your digital assets. This is the **Official Setup Guide for your Trezor Wallet**. Please proceed with focus and patience. We will walk you through installing **Trezor Suite**, initializing your device, and creating your unique **Recovery Seed**. Do not trust any other source.

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Phase 1: Your Essential Pre-Setup Checklist

Before you connect your device, security begins with a physical check. **Verify the tamper-evident seal** on your Trezor device's packaging. If the seal is broken, damaged, or looks suspicious, **DO NOT** use the device; contact official Trezor support immediately. Your Trezor Wallet should be the only new component you trust. Next, ensure you are using a **trusted computer** that is free of known malware and is connected to a secure network. Never perform setup in a public place with unsecured Wi-Fi.

Gather your materials. You will need the **Trezor device** itself, the included **USB cable**, and the **Recovery Seed Card** provided in the box. Find a quiet, private place where you will not be disturbed for the next 20 minutes. This process is offline-only for the most critical part—the seed generation—so distraction is your biggest enemy. Have a pen ready. Remember, every step of this official guide at **Trezor.io/Start** is designed to minimize your exposure and maximize your security. We recommend you bookmark this page now.

The first critical step in the initialization process is downloading and installing the **Trezor Suite** application. We strongly recommend the desktop application over the web version for new users as it offers a streamlined, standalone experience. **Never** search for 'Trezor Wallet download' on a search engine, as phishing sites are common. You must download the software directly from the link provided within the **Trezor Suite** section of our official website, or by continuing from the link on this very page. Installing the Suite is the gateway to your device's interface and the secure environment needed for firmware installation.

Phase 2: The Core Initialization Process

  1. Connect and Install Trezor Suite

    2. Plug your Trezor device into your computer using the supplied USB cable. Open the **Trezor Suite** application you just installed. The Suite will immediately detect the new device. If this is your first time connecting, your device screen will prompt you to visit **Trezor.io/Start** (which you have done!). Follow the on-screen prompts inside the Suite to begin the setup wizard.

  2. Install Official Firmware

    3. The Suite will verify the device and prompt you to install the **latest Trezor firmware**. Firmware is the operating system for your hardware wallet. This step is mandatory and secure. The Suite verifies the firmware signature before installation, ensuring you only receive authenticated software from SatoshiLabs. This process should take only a few minutes. Your device may restart.

  3. Create Your New Wallet

    4. Once the firmware is installed, the Suite will ask if you want to **Create a New Wallet** or recover an existing one. Since this is a new device, select **Create New Wallet**. This initiates the process of generating your new, random **Recovery Seed**. This is the single most important action you will perform.

  4. The Recovery Seed: Write It Down Offline

    5. Your Trezor device will now display your unique **12, 18, or 24-word Recovery Seed**. **Critically, you must write these words down ONLY on the physical Recovery Seed Card provided.** Do not take photos, type them on your computer, or store them digitally. Your private keys are derived from this seed, and it is the only backup that can restore your entire wallet. Write clearly, double-check your spelling, and ensure you keep the words in the correct order. The Suite will guide you through confirming a portion of this seed to ensure you wrote it down correctly. đź“ť

  5. Set Your PIN

    6. Finally, you will be prompted to set a **PIN**. This PIN protects your device from unauthorized physical access. You will enter this PIN using a shuffled keypad displayed on your computer screen, matching the numbers shown on your Trezor display. This method prevents keyloggers from capturing your input. Choose a PIN of 4 to 9 digits that you can easily remember. This PIN is a secondary layer of protection for your physical device, but the **Recovery Seed** is the ultimate key to your funds.

Phase 3: Security Deep Dive & FAQs

You Are Now in Control: The Sovereignty of a Trezor User

Congratulations. By diligently following the **Official Setup Guide at Trezor.io/Start**, you have successfully installed and initialized your Trezor Wallet. You are now the sole custodian of your digital wealth. This process has ensured that your private keys were generated in an isolated, trusted hardware environment and that their only backup—the **Recovery Seed**—is safely secured by you, offline. This means your crypto assets are immune to computer malware, online phishing attacks, and exchange hacks.

We encourage you to now explore the full capabilities of **Trezor Suite**. Connect your device, enter your PIN, and manage your portfolio with confidence. Send, receive, and safely trade your coins and tokens knowing that every transaction requires your final, physical confirmation on the trusted display of your device. Your security is our mission, but your vigilance is the final layer. Thank you for choosing Trezor. Click the button below to open the Trezor Suite and begin managing your sovereign financial future.

Setup Complete: Open Trezor Suite

Access your Trezor Wallet and manage your portfolio with the security only hardware can provide.

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