Starting® Up® Your® Secure Wallet — Protect Your Crypto with Confidence
Over the past years, the world of cryptocurrency has matured, and with it, the importance of security. By choosing a hardware wallet, you're opting for the highest standard of protection. Trezor.io/Start is your official launchpad for setting up your Trezor device in a way that maximizes safety, privacy, and control.
In this guide, you’ll find stepwise directions, pro tips, and essential practices to go from unboxing your device to confidently making your first secure transaction. You’ll also learn how to defend against threats and avoid common pitfalls.
As soon as your hardware wallet arrives, examine packaging and contents. A sealed box, proper labeling, and no signs of tampering are essential. The device should look pristine, accompanied by accessories: a USB cable, recovery seed cards, a quick start leaflet, and security documentation.
If anything looks suspicious — missing tamper seals, physical damage, or irregular labeling — reach out immediately to Trezor’s support to verify authenticity. Counterfeit or tampered devices pose serious risks.
At initial connection, the Suite may prompt a firmware check. Always allow official firmware updates; they contain critical security patches and new features.
This is one of the most important steps. The recovery seed (12 or 24 words) acts as your backup and master key. It is generated securely on the device and should never be shared or stored digitally.
Setting up a PIN code protects your device against unauthorized physical use. Choose something memorable but not trivial—avoid “1234”, birthdays, etc.
Trezor also allows an optional passphrase for added privacy. With passphrase enabled, each passphrase creates a separate hidden wallet. Only you know which passphrase unlocks which account. If lost, that specific data is irretrievable.
Once your wallet is initialized and secured, you can add cryptocurrency accounts via Trezor Suite. The Suite supports Bitcoin, Ethereum, multiple altcoins, tokens, and forthcoming updates expand support further.
To receive funds, use the “Receive” function in the Suite. It will display a receiving address. Always verify that the address shown on the software matches the one displayed on your Trezor device screen.
Sharing the correct address matters: malware on computers can alter addresses on‑screen. Device verification stops that trick.
When sending cryptocurrency:
Regular maintenance keeps your device secure and functioning. Trezor releases updates for device firmware and Suite software to block vulnerabilities and improve performance.
Trezor offers several optional security and usability features. You can use them depending on your risk comfort and usage style:
No system is perfect without vigilance. Be aware of common threats and how to respond:
Yes — with your recovery seed phrase (and passphrase if used). Keep this safe. Without it, recovery is impossible.
The passphrase acts like an extension to the seed. If you forget it, the hidden wallet tied to that passphrase is unrecoverable. You’ll still have access to non‑passphrase wallets.
No — the seed is generated offline and is never transmitted over internet. Only you hold it.
No — features like passphrase, account labeling, or swap integrations are optional. Use what suits your security and convenience needs.
With these practices, your start with Trezor.io/Start becomes a foundation for long‑term, secure, and confident crypto use.