Trezor.io/Start® | Starting™ Up Your Device | Trezór®

Overview — Why setup matters

Setting up your Trezor device correctly is the single most important step you take to protect your crypto. This short presentation covers the essentials: unboxing, initial pairing, seed generation and secure storage, firmware verification, and best practices for daily use. Follow each step slowly, and treat recovery material like a safety deposit — offline, private, and durable.

Unboxing & physical checks

When your Trezor arrives, inspect the packaging for tamper evidence. Genuine devices from the manufacturer will include factory seals and documentation. Before connecting the device, verify that physical seals are intact and that there are no missing components. If anything seems tampered with, contact support immediately and do not proceed with setup.

What to find in the box

Most shipments contain: the Trezor device, a USB cable, setup card, recovery seed cards, and a quick start guide. Keep the seed cards in a separate secure location; these are not to be photographed or stored digitally under any circumstance.

Pairing your device — official app & site

Always start at the official page: trezor.io/start. The site will guide you to the Trezor Suite or browser-based onboarding flow. Do not follow third-party links or downloads. Connect the device using the included cable and wait for the on-screen prompt on both the device and the computer to confirm the connection.

Firmware and authenticity checks

Before proceeding, the official app performs a firmware check. If firmware needs updating, allow the update only via the official Trezor channels. Confirm the device displays the same verification messages shown in the Trezor Suite. If any mismatch or unexpected prompt appears, disconnect and consult support.

Creating and protecting your recovery seed

The recovery seed (commonly 12 or 24 words) is the only backup of your wallet. Generate the seed on the device itself — never on the computer. Write each word clearly on the provided recovery cards, and double-check every word. Store multiple copies in separate secure locations if necessary (for example, a safety deposit box and a trusted off-site location). Never store your seed digitally, photograph it, or share it with anyone.

Seed best practices

Consider these practical rules: (1) Never reveal or type your seed into a website or app, (2) Use durable, fire- and water-resistant storage options when possible, (3) Use multi-location redundancy without compromising privacy, and (4) Consider a Shamir Backup (SLIP-0039) if you want secret sharing across trusted parties.

Setting a PIN and passphrase

Add a PIN to protect physical access to the device; choose a PIN that you can remember but is not trivial. For advanced protection, enable a passphrase — an additional secret that acts like a 25th seed word. Remember: if you forget the passphrase, funds protected by it may be unrecoverable.

Daily use and transaction confirmations

When approving transactions, verify recipient addresses and amounts on the device screen — the host computer can be compromised, but the hardware device shows the canonical transaction details. Only confirm transactions you initiated and reviewed thoroughly.

Maintenance, firmware updates & trusted vendors

Keep your device firmware updated through the official channels; updates patch security issues and introduce improvements. Purchase only from official stores and listed resellers to avoid counterfeit devices. Treat any unsolicited firmware or recovery assistance requests as suspicious.

Additional resources

Official documentation and step-by-step videos are available at the Trezor site. Bookmark these authoritative pages, and always check the domain carefully: official pages are under trezor.io. If you need help, contact official support rather than third-party services.

Summary — quick checklist

1) Inspect packaging for tamper evidence. 2) Use official start page. 3) Verify firmware via Trezor Suite. 4) Generate seed on-device and store offline. 5) Set a PIN and consider a passphrase. 6) Verify transactions on-device. 7) Buy from trusted vendors and keep firmware updated.