Trezor Wallet Setup — Trezor.io/start

Introduction

This presentation explains how to initialize and secure your Trezor hardware wallet using the official setup flow at Trezor.io/start. It covers preparing for setup, installing firmware and Trezor Suite, creating a secure backup (recovery seed / wallet backup), setting a PIN, and essential safety tips.

Quick access

Official setup link: trezor.io/start

What you need before starting

• Your Trezor device (Model One, Model T, Safe family, etc.) and original USB cable.
• A clean, malware-free computer or trusted device for the initial steps.
• Paper and pen (or the supplied backup cards) to write your recovery words — never store digital copies.
• Access to https://trezor.io/start during setup.

Safety note

If packaging looks tampered with or the device shows unexpected screens during initial boot, stop and contact official support. Physical device integrity matters.

Step-by-step setup

1. Visit the official start page

Open your browser and go to https://trezor.io/start. The site will guide you to download Trezor Suite (desktop/web) or Bridge if required by your device.

2. Connect and verify

1. Plug your Trezor into the computer with the official cable.
2. Follow on-screen instructions in Trezor Suite to check the device is genuine and firmware-ready.

3. Install firmware

New Trezor devices are usually shipped without firmware. Install the latest firmware from the official flow when prompted.

4. Create a new wallet or recover

Choose “Create new wallet” to generate a fresh wallet and backup (recommended if you do not already have a recovery). If you already have a seed, choose “Recover wallet.”

Backup (Recovery seed / Wallet backup)

During wallet creation the device shows a sequence of recovery words. Write them down on the supplied backup cards — never store digitally (no photo, no cloud).

5. Set a PIN

Add a PIN on the device to protect it from unauthorized physical use. Memorize or store the PIN securely — it cannot be recovered by Trezor.

6. Confirm and finish

Confirm the backup and PIN on the device when instructed. When the flow completes, your wallet is ready to receive coins.

Advanced tips & best practices

Use Trezor Suite to manage funds

Use Trezor Suite (desktop / web app) as the main interface to send/receive and manage cryptocurrencies. It integrates firmware updates, device checks, and coin management.

Never type or share your recovery words

Recovery words must only be written by hand. Do not enter them into websites, apps, or cloud services.

Extra protection

• Consider multiple offline backups stored in separate secure locations.
• Use a passphrase (optional advanced feature) for additional protection — understand the consequences before enabling.

When recovering

If you must recover your wallet, prefer doing it on an offline, trusted system and never via unknown third-party tools.

Common troubleshooting

1. If the device isn’t recognized, try a different USB port or cable and make sure you have the correct drivers/Trezor Bridge installed.
2. If firmware installation fails, retry via Trezor Suite and ensure your internet connection is stable.
3. If you suspect compromise, stop and contact official Trezor support before moving funds.

Official resources

Direct access to the official start page and setup resources (repeated as requested):