If you’re setting up your Trezor hardware wallet for the first time, the safest and most reliable place to begin is Trezor.io/start. This is the official setup portal, created to guide users step-by-step through the process of initializing their wallet, installing Trezor Suite, and securing their digital assets with confidence. Starting here ensures your device is configured correctly and your crypto remains protected from the very beginning.
Your cryptocurrency security depends on following the proper setup steps. Using Trezor.io/start guarantees you are accessing official instructions and authentic software—not third-party files or unverified guides. This eliminates security risks such as fake downloads, phishing sites, or outdated information.
At this official page, you’ll receive clear guidance on:
Downloading Trezor Suite
Setting up your Trezor device
Installing firmware updates
Creating a secure recovery seed phrase
Understanding key safety practices
Everything is designed to make the setup simple, secure, and user-friendly.
When you arrive at Trezor.io/start, the first step is selecting your Trezor model:
Trezor Model One
Trezor Model T
Selecting your exact model ensures you receive instructions tailored to your device’s features.
Trezor Suite is the official software that allows you to manage your cryptocurrency safely. The app is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. After downloading and installing it, connect your Trezor device using the USB cable included in the box.
Once connected, Trezor Suite will automatically detect your wallet and guide you through the initialization process.
Your device may need a firmware update before you begin. Trezor Suite will notify you and walk you through the update. Firmware updates are crucial—they keep your device secure and add new functionality.
Always complete firmware updates through Trezor.io/start or directly within Trezor Suite.
One of the most important steps is generating your recovery seed, a collection of words that serves as your crypto backup.
Important safety rules: