Trezor® Start — Starting Up Your Device

A friendly, secure step-by-step presentation to get your Trezor® hardware wallet ready. ✨

Welcome — Quick orientation

Getting started with your Trezor® is fast and secure. This guide walks through essential steps — from unboxing to verifying transactions — using clear best practices so you protect your crypto from day one.

Step-by-step: What to do first

Inspect the packaging. A genuine device arrives sealed. If the seal looks tampered with, stop — contact official support immediately. Treat the hardware device like a secure key: physical integrity matters.

Power & connect safely. Use the supplied cable and, when possible, connect to a clean system. For the initial setup prefer a personal laptop you trust. Avoid public or shared computers for initializing wallets and recovering seeds.

Create a PIN. The PIN is your first line of defense. Enter it directly on the device screen (not on your computer) and memorize it — do not store it digitally. Longer PINs add protection against brute-force attacks.

🔔 Safety tip: If you ever type your PIN on a computer, that’s a red flag — always input on the Trezor device screen.

Record your recovery seed. Your seed (24 words or custom length depending on model) is the master key to your funds. Write it on the included card or a fireproof metal plate. Do not store the seed online, as a photo, or in cloud backup.

Verify firmware & addresses. Use only official software (Trezor Suite or the official start.trezor.io endpoint) to check firmware signatures. When receiving funds, always verify the receive address on the Trezor device screen — malware can alter addresses displayed on your computer.

Use extra layers. Consider passphrases for advanced users — they act like an additional secret word that modifies the seed. Understand the trade-offs and securely document your chosen passphrase approach.

Everyday best practices

Keep your device’s firmware up to date, but only download firmware when you are on official channels. Re-check recovery backups yearly and store at least two copies in geographically separate, secure locations. If you ever suspect compromise, move funds to a new device with a new seed immediately.

By following these steps you’ll greatly reduce risk and be ready to sign transactions with confidence. Your Trezor® is built to keep your crypto keys offline and under your control — treat it as such, and it will protect your assets for years.

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