Quick Setup — 5 minutes to secure access
Unbox & Inspect
Open your Trezor device and make sure the tamper-evident seal is intact. Only use official packaging and order from recognized channels to avoid counterfeit hardware.
Download Trezor Suite®
Install the official Trezor Suite® application for your platform. Always download from the official website to avoid impostor software.
Connect & Initialize
Plug the device into your computer, follow the on-screen prompts in Trezor Suite®, choose a PIN, and write down your recovery seed on the provided card. This is the single most important step — store your seed securely offline.
Verify & Test
Verify transactions on the device display every time. Send a small test amount before larger transfers and confirm addresses shown on the device match the Suite view.
Explore
Once set up, explore portfolio views, supported coins, and advanced settings such as passphrase usage and third-party integrations.
Security Essentials
Trezor Suite® focuses on isolating private keys inside your hardware device so that transactions must be confirmed physically. Here are the few rules that protect you:
Your recovery phrase is the master key. No legitimate support agent will ever ask for it. Keep it offline and consider a steel backup if you live in an area where fire, flood, or theft are concerns.
A strong device PIN protects against casual theft. The device will erase after repeated incorrect attempts if that option is enabled.
Check every address and amount directly on the Trezor screen — never trust a screen-only prompt coming from the host machine.
Update Trezor Suite® and device firmware from official sources to get security improvements and new coin support.
Advanced topics worth exploring
- Passphrase-protected hidden wallets for stronger privacy and plausible deniability.
- Shamir Backup (SLIP-0039) and multi-device strategies for enterprise or distributed storage.
- Using Trezor with third-party software for DeFi access — always review the integration and sign only on-device.
Frequently asked questions
Q: Can I recover my wallet if my Trezor is lost?
A: Yes — use your recovery seed to restore on another Trezor or compatible wallet that supports BIP39/SLIP39. Keep your seed safe.
Q: Is Trezor Suite® free?
A: The Suite application is free to download. Network fees apply when sending transactions.
Q: What if I forget my PIN?
A: If you forget your PIN you can restore using your recovery phrase, but any funds on the device without the seed cannot be recovered.
The guidance above gives you a practical foundation for day-to-day use. For deeper, technical documentation and troubleshooting, consult the links in the sidebar or the official knowledge base.