Trezor.io/start – Official Start Page for Trezor Users

Introduction & Purpose

This official start page is designed to guide new and returning Trezor users through the crucial first steps of bringing a hardware wallet into everyday use. It focuses on four core pillars: secure setup, reliable backup, safe operations, and ongoing maintenance. The guidance below emphasizes clarity, reproducibility, and minimizing risk — making complex wallet security approachable without omitting important technical details.

Step-by-step Setup

Follow these steps carefully. Each step reduces the likelihood of loss, theft, or exposure of seed material. Prepare a pen, a secure offline surface, and a dedicated notebook or metal backup for your recovery phrase.

1. 1

   Unbox & Inspect

   Confirm the tamper-evident seal is intact. Verify serial numbers against the documentation. If anything appears altered, stop and contact official support channels immediately.

2. 2

   Connect & Initialize

   Plug the device into a reliable computer. Use the official onboarding flow at Trezor's start page. Create a new wallet only on the device itself — never allow a computer to generate or display your seed phrase.

3. 3

   Write Down Recovery Phrase

   Write each word by hand on the provided card or a trusted medium. Double-check each word and its order. Consider a metal backup for fire, water, and physical durability.

4. 4

   Set a Strong PIN

   Choose a unique PIN code, not used elsewhere. Longer numeric PINs add protection, and the device will guard against brute-force attempts by introducing increasing time delays.

5. 5

   Test Small Transaction

   Before moving large amounts, send a small test transaction to confirm address correctness and that you understand how to confirm addresses on the device screen.

Backup, Recovery, and Redundancy

Your recovery phrase is the single most important piece of information. Treat it like the key to a safe deposit box — if someone obtains it, they can control your funds. Use at least two independent, distributed backups. Consider storing backups in geographically separate physical locations, preferably in fire-resistant, waterproof containers.

Avoid digital copies (photos, cloud storage, screenshots). If you must use a digital method for secure archival, ensure it's encrypted using a strong, well-tested algorithm and keys stored separately.

Security Best Practices

Protect your device and its secrets with layered defenses. Hardware wallets are resilient but not invulnerable. Keep firmware up to date, always verify firmware signatures through official channels, and be mindful of phishing attempts. Use passphrase support as an advanced extra layer if you need plausible deniability or multiple hidden wallets.

Day-to-day Use & Transactions

For everyday spending, keep minimal funds on hot wallets and transfer the bulk to your Trezor cold storage. When receiving funds, always confirm the address on the device's screen before sharing. When sending, verify recipient addresses character-by-character on the device display. Use reliable software wallets that are compatible with your device and maintain software updates on the host machine.

Consider periodic audits of your holdings and a plan for inheritance or emergency access that does not compromise your security (legal instruments, multi-signature arrangements, or discreet trusted contacts).

FAQ & Resources

This section collects common questions: How to restore from seed, what to do if device lost/stolen, firmware update guidance, and how to verify addresses. Consult the official documentation for step-by-step screenshots, verification tools, and recovery flows. If you are unsure about a message or a link, open a new browser session and navigate directly to official support channels rather than following inbound links.