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Download Trezor Suite through Trezor’s official website. Be cautious of sponsored results and lookalike domains.
YOUR FIRST STEP TO SELF-CUSTODY
Trezor.io/start
A practical, security-first guide to setting up your Trezor hardware wallet and building confidence from the very first connection.
Independent educational guide · Never share your recovery words
TREZOR
Keys stay offlineBuilt for self-custody
SECURITY STARTS WITH THE SETUP
01 / 05THE SELF-CUSTODY PLAYBOOK
Pause before you click. Always check the address bar. Trezor’s official setup site is trezor.io/start. This guide is informational and is not the official Trezor website.
Go to official site01 THE FOUNDATION
Security begins
before your first coin.
A hardware wallet helps keep your private keys under your control. But that protection starts with how you initialize the device, verify its software, and safeguard your recovery backup.
Trezor’s setup portal guides you toward Trezor Suite and official instructions for supported devices, including Trezor Safe 3, Safe 5, Model T, and Model One. Use the official site—not a search ad, message, or link from a stranger—to get started.
Open the official Trezor setup portalKeys made on-device
Your device should generate its own wallet backup during initialization. A prewritten seed is a serious warning sign.
Keep recovery offline
The recovery words are the master backup. Anyone who gets them may be able to access your funds.
02 THE WALKTHROUGH
Five steps to a
safer start.
Move at your own pace. Read every prompt, verify what appears on your device, and never rush the recovery backup.
01
Get Trezor Suite
Download Trezor Suite only from Trezor’s official website. Check the address before you install anything, and choose the version for your computer.
Keep your device disconnected until you are ready to begin.
02
Connect and verify
Connect your Trezor with a trusted USB cable and follow the prompts in Suite. Install or update firmware only when the device and Suite request it.
A new device may arrive without firmware installed. That can be normal.
03
Create your wallet
Initialize the wallet on your device and set a PIN. Your Trezor generates the recovery backup during setup; follow the device screen and Suite instructions.
Never use a recovery phrase that was printed, emailed, or supplied by someone else.
04
Back up your recovery words
Write the words in the exact order shown on your Trezor. Store them offline in a private, secure place, separate from the device.
Do not photograph, type, upload, or share your recovery words.
05
Confirm and get started
Complete the backup check in Suite, then add the accounts you need. Verify receiving addresses on the Trezor screen before sharing or sending funds.
Your recovery words can restore access to your wallet. Treat them like the assets themselves.
Ready to begin on the official site?
Go to Trezor.io/start03 YOUR RECOVERY BACKUP
These words are
the keys to everything.
Your recovery words can restore your wallet if your device is lost, damaged, or replaced. They are not a password-reset code. Keep them private and offline—no legitimate support agent needs to see them.
- Write them down in order, directly from the device.
- Store the backup somewhere private and secure.
- Never type them into a computer or website.
PRIVATE BY DESIGNYour backup belongs offline
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Recovery words should never appear on a screen like this.
04 WHEN YOU NEED A HAND
Setup questions,
straight answers.
If something feels unexpected, stop and check Trezor’s official support documentation. Never follow instructions that ask for your recovery words.
Visit official Trezor supportMy computer does not recognize my Trezor. What should I try?
Try another USB port and a data-capable cable, reconnect the device, then close and reopen Trezor Suite. If you use a browser-based experience, review Trezor’s official connection troubleshooting guide. Never install a “fix” from an unofficial site.
Is it normal for a new device to ask me to install firmware?
Yes. Some devices ship without firmware installed. Continue only through Trezor Suite downloaded from the official Trezor website, and confirm prompts on your device screen.
Can I enter my recovery words into a website or support chat?
No. Never enter your recovery words into a website, computer, phone, form, or chat. Trezor Support will never ask you for them. Only enter the words on your Trezor device when you intentionally recover a wallet.
Which Trezor models does this guide cover?
The general safety principles apply across Trezor Safe 3, Safe 5, Model T, and Model One. Exact screens and backup procedures can differ by model, so follow the instructions shown by your device and the current official documentation.
05 AFTER THE FIRST CONNECTION
Make self-custody
a lasting habit.
Once setup is complete, use Trezor Suite to manage supported accounts and learn about features such as passphrases. A passphrase adds complexity and can create a distinct wallet—understand the recovery implications before enabling it.
INDEPENDENCE, WITH CARE
Self-custody means taking responsibility for both your device and your backup. Make security a habit—not a one-time checklist.
Begin at trezor.io/startYOUR NEXT MOVEReady to take
Ready to take
control?
Head to Trezor’s official setup portal to begin. Check the address, follow your device’s prompts, and keep your recovery words private.
Visit the official setup portal Verify the address: trezor.io/start