📦Welcome! If you’re holding a Trézor® hardware wallet for the first time, you’re about to take an excellent step toward protecting your crypto. This guide mirrors the simple, secure flow found at Trézor.io/start and walks you through each essential step: unboxing, powering up, PIN setup, recovery seed, firmware updates, and best safety practices. Read along, take your time, and keep your recovery seed offline. 🛡️
🔍Unbox and inspect. Begin by confirming the package seal and checking that the device looks new and untampered. Trézor devices arrive with tamper-evident packaging — if anything looks off, pause and contact the seller. Keep the packaging until setup is complete. Place your device, cables, and any written instructions on a clean table with good light.
🔌Power up & connect. Connect your Trézor to a trusted computer or mobile device using the included cable. Visit Trézor.io/start (or type it manually) — do not click links from unknown messages. The official page detects your model and provides tailored on-screen instructions. Confirm the device model shown on screen matches yours before proceeding. The device screen will show prompts that you must confirm physically on the unit itself — this is how Trézor prevents remote tampering.
🔐Create a PIN. Use the device to choose a PIN. Choose a PIN you can remember but that isn’t trivial. The device keyboard is randomized on-screen, so even if someone observed your typing, they wouldn’t know the digits. Your PIN protects access to the device — treat it like a strong but memorable passphrase, and never share it. If you lose the PIN, access is still possible with the recovery seed, which is why that next step is critical.
✍️Write down your recovery seed. The device will generate a recovery seed (a series of words). This seed is the ultimate backup of your wallet and must be written down physically on the included card or another secure medium — never store it on a phone, cloud service, or screenshot. Keep multiple copies in separate, secure locations if desired. If someone obtains your seed, they control your funds. Store it like you would store a house key or passport.
📶Firmware update & verification. After initial setup, the device will often prompt to install the latest firmware. Always update firmware only from the official Trézor interface. The device displays a checksum and signs firmware updates directly on hardware; verify that the update is shown on-device and confirm each step manually. Firmware updates frequently include important security improvements — installing them keeps you safe.
🔎Verify addresses before sending. A key safety habit: any time you prepare a transaction on your computer or phone, your Trézor will show the destination address on its screen. Always confirm that the address displayed on the Trézor matches what you expect before approving. This defends against malware that tries to replace addresses on your host device. Treat the device screen as the source of truth.
🧭Test with a small amount. If you’re new, send a small test transaction first. This practice confirms that funds arrive safely and that you understand the flow. Once the test succeeds and you’re comfortable, move larger amounts. For frequent users, consider creating multiple wallets or accounts to organize funds — e.g., long-term savings vs. daily spending.
🔒Extra safety tips.
- Never enter your recovery seed into any electronic device or website.
- Keep firmware and the official Trézor Suite app/browser plugin updated.
- Use a passphrase (advanced) only if you understand the trade-offs — it adds security but also complexity in backup.
- Store at least one recovery seed copy in a fire- and water-resistant location.
🧾If something goes wrong. If the device behaves unexpectedly, don’t proceed. Disconnect, verify the official Trézor.io/start instructions, and contact Trézor support through the official website. Never follow recovery instructions from unverified messages or social media DMs claiming to help — these are common scams.
🎉Finished — welcome to safer self-custody! When setup is complete and you’ve tested a transfer, you’re ready to use your Trézor for secure storage and transactions. Hardware wallets like Trézor give you direct control over your private keys — powerful but responsible ownership. Keep a calm, methodical approach: slow down for security and double-check each prompt. Happy hodling! 🚀
Open Trézor.io/start® — Begin Setup