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This guide is created for educational purposes only and is not official communication from Trezor. Always confirm details directly through the official Trezor website. Never share your recovery seed phrase or passphrase with anyone. Cryptocurrency investments are volatile and involve risk, including potential loss of funds.
Trézor.io/Start® | Getting Started — Trezor™ is the official onboarding pathway designed to help users securely set up their Trezor hardware wallet. It provides step-by-step instructions to initialize the device, install firmware, create a wallet, back up recovery credentials, and begin managing digital assets safely.
The primary purpose of Trézor.io/Start® | Getting Started — Trezor™ is to ensure your private keys are generated and stored offline — away from hackers, malware, phishing sites, and exchange vulnerabilities.
When you hold cryptocurrency on an exchange, you do not control your private keys. With a Trezor device, you own your keys, meaning you fully control your assets.
Trézor.io/Start® | Getting Started — Trezor™ ensures:
✔ Secure offline key generation ✔ On-device transaction confirmation ✔ Safe recovery seed creation ✔ Protection from phishing attacks ✔ Transparent open-source firmware
This process helps eliminate common beginner mistakes that could compromise wallet security.
The setup process applies to all official Trezor models, including:
While the interface may differ slightly between models, the security principles remain identical.
Below is a simplified but structured setup roadmap.
Before connecting your device:
If anything looks suspicious, stop immediately.
New devices typically ship without firmware.
During Trézor.io/Start® | Getting Started — Trezor™:
Firmware ensures your device runs secure and updated code.
The device will generate a recovery seed phrase directly on its screen.
Critical rules:
⚠ Write it on paper only ⚠ Never photograph it ⚠ Never store digitally ⚠ Never share it
Your recovery seed is the master backup for your crypto assets.
Trézor.io/Start® | Getting Started — Trezor™ requires setting a PIN code.
Why it matters:
Incorrect PIN attempts trigger increasing delays, making brute-force attacks extremely difficult.
Once Trézor.io/Start® | Getting Started — Trezor™ is complete, you manage assets using Trezor Suite.
Trezor Suite allows you to:
• Send and receive crypto • Monitor balances • Manage multiple accounts • Adjust security settings • Enable passphrase protection
All outgoing transactions require physical confirmation on the device.
Trezor security operates on several key principles:
Private keys never leave the hardware wallet.
You verify addresses directly on the device display.
Firmware code is publicly reviewable.
Advanced users can add an extra hidden wallet layer.
These measures reduce the risk of phishing, malware, and remote hacking.
During or after Trézor.io/Start® | Getting Started — Trezor™, you may enable passphrase functionality.
What it does:
Warning: If you forget your passphrase, access cannot be recovered.
After completing Trézor.io/Start® | Getting Started — Trezor™, users can store major digital assets such as:
Support continues to expand through firmware updates.
Even with Trézor.io/Start® | Getting Started — Trezor™, users must remain cautious.
Avoid:
❌ Entering seed phrase on random websites ❌ Clicking phishing emails ❌ Ignoring firmware updates ❌ Losing written backup ❌ Using unofficial cables or software
Hardware security works only when user discipline is maintained.
If your device is lost, stolen, or damaged:
Never type your seed into unknown online forms.
The recovery process restores your accounts and balances exactly as before.
Ideal for:
• Long-term crypto investors • High-balance holders • Security-conscious individuals • Users moving funds off exchanges • Beginners seeking structured setup guidance
Hardware wallets are especially recommended for protecting significant holdings.
Trézor.io/Start® | Getting Started — Trezor™ represents a shift from exchange dependency to full self-custody.
Benefits of self-custody:
With control comes responsibility — secure storage of your recovery phrase is essential.
Trézor.io/Start® | Getting Started — Trezor™ provides a structured, security-first approach to managing cryptocurrency. By combining hardware isolation, firmware integrity, PIN security, and recovery systems, Trezor offers a robust environment for digital asset protection.
If you follow every step carefully and maintain strong backup discipline, your crypto assets remain under your complete control — offline, secure, and protected.