Official Onboarding Guide
Always start at the official **Trezor.io/Start** portal to guarantee authenticity.
Before connecting, verify your physical **Hardware Wallet**. Trezor devices ship with tamper-evident seals. If the packaging shows any sign of prior opening or damage, **DO NOT PROCEED**. This critical security step is the cornerstone of your **Device Setup**. The software will perform a final firmware integrity check, but physical inspection is paramount.
Always navigate directly to the official **Trezor.io/Start** URL. This ensures you download the legitimate **Trezor Suite** software and avoid phishing sites. The **Trezor Suite** is the dedicated interface for your **Hardware Wallet**, providing seamless **cryptocurrency management** in a secure, desktop environment. Download the latest version for your operating system.
Install the application and ensure the **Trezor Bridge** (the required communication protocol) is correctly installed alongside it. The bridge allows the application to communicate with your device via USB. Once installation is complete, open the **Trezor Suite** application and connect your **Hardware Wallet** to begin the next phase of **Device Setup**.
The **Trezor Suite** will prompt you to install or update the official firmware. This is essential for the security and functionality of your **Hardware Wallet**. Only proceed if the **Trezor Suite** confirms the firmware is genuine. This process ensures the device runs the latest, security-audited code.
You will be asked to choose a **PIN** on the device screen itself. This **PIN** is your primary protection against physical theft and unauthorized access. Remember this key detail: you enter the **PIN** on the **Hardware Wallet** screen, but click the corresponding positions on the **Trezor Suite** interface. Use a complex **PIN** (7-9 digits recommended) and never share it. The **PIN** is mandatory for every use of your device.
The secure PIN entry process is a key differentiator in **crypto security**. The layout of the numbers on the **Hardware Wallet** screen shuffles randomly every time. This prevents screen-scraping malware or shoulder-surfing from determining your code, even if your computer is compromised. This isolation of the input process is paramount to a successful **Device Setup**.
Mastering the secure PIN entry is vital for long-term **cryptocurrency management**.
The **Recovery Seed** (usually 12, 18, or 24 words) is the master key to all your **digital assets**. It is the one and only backup you will ever need. It allows you to restore your entire **Hardware Wallet**—including all addresses and funds—onto a new Trezor or another compatible wallet, should your original device be lost or destroyed. You must treat the **Recovery Seed** as the most valuable document you own.
During **Device Setup**, your **Hardware Wallet** will display the **Recovery Seed** words one by one. **Crucially, you must write them down ONLY on the provided paper cards, ensuring correct spelling and order.** Never take a picture, store it on a computer, or digitize it. Once recorded, store this physical backup in a secure, fireproof, and private location, away from the device itself.
The **Trezor Suite** will prompt you to verify a few random words of your **Recovery Seed** by entering them back into the device interface. This step confirms that you correctly recorded the seed. Do not skip this! A successful verification guarantees that your backup is viable, completing the most critical phase of your **Trezor.io/Start** journey.
As part of the streamlined **Device Setup** in **Trezor Suite**, you have the option to assign a recognizable name to your **Hardware Wallet**. This is a user-friendly feature that helps distinguish between multiple devices if you own more than one. The name is stored on the device and within the **Trezor Suite** application for ease of **cryptocurrency management** and is not a security feature.
Once the seed and PIN are confirmed, the **Trezor Suite** interface will fully activate. You can now access all features, including portfolio monitoring, integrated exchanges, and advanced security settings like the **Passphrase** (an optional, advanced layer of protection beyond the **Recovery Seed**). Your device is now ready to receive funds.
To complete the **Trezor.io/Start** journey, we recommend sending a small amount of **cryptocurrency** to your new wallet and then performing a test withdrawal. This verifies that your **Device Setup** is perfect, your **PIN** is known, and your **Recovery Seed** is correctly backed up and stored. This practice step is invaluable for building confidence in your **Hardware Wallet** security.
This simple exercise confirms your complete self-custody mastery.
**Trezor.io/Start** is more than a URL; it’s the gateway to true financial freedom. By diligently following these **Device Setup** steps—especially the **Recovery Seed** backup—you establish the highest standard of security for your **digital assets**.
Click below to be taken directly to the secure **Trezor.io/Start** page and begin your **Hardware Wallet** **Device Setup**.
Secure your **Recovery Seed**. Secure your future.