📦 Step 1: Unboxing Your Trezor Device
When you receive your Trezor wallet, verify the packaging:
- ✔️ Original seal is intact
- ✔️ No physical damage or tampering
- ✔️ Package includes recovery seed cards, cable, and documentation
🌐 Step 2: Go to Trezor.io/Start
Visit trezor.io/start on your browser. This is the official starting point to:
- 🔽 Download Trezor Suite
- 💻 Connect your device
- 📢 Get important security notices
🔌 Step 3: Connect Your Device
Use the USB cable to connect your Trezor to your computer. Launch the Trezor Suite app. You’ll be prompted to install or update firmware.
💡 Allow the app to verify your device's authenticity before proceeding.
🛠️ Step 4: Create a New Wallet
In Trezor Suite, select “Create New Wallet”. This initializes your device and creates a unique cryptographic key pair stored securely on your hardware wallet.
- 🔐 Your keys never leave the device
- 🧠 No one, not even Trezor, can access them
📝 Step 5: Backup Your Recovery Seed
This is the most critical step. Trezor will show you a 12, 18, or 24-word seed phrase. Write it down on the recovery sheet provided — and never share it.
- 🚫 Don’t store it on your computer or phone
- 📁 Keep it offline, hidden, and secure
- 🔥 Consider a fireproof safe or metal backup
🔢 Step 6: Set a PIN Code
Protect your wallet with a secure PIN. You’ll use this PIN every time you connect the device.
- 🔒 Use at least 6 digits
- ⛔ Avoid birthdays or repeated patterns
Never write your PIN on your seed paper.
🔐 Step 7: Enable Passphrase (Optional)
Advanced users can enable a passphrase — an extra word that adds an additional layer of protection to your recovery seed.
⚠️ This creates a hidden wallet. If you lose your passphrase, you lose access to that wallet!
📲 Step 8: Add Accounts and Receive Funds
Inside Trezor Suite, you can:
- 📥 Create multiple wallets (BTC, ETH, LTC, etc.)
- 📧 Generate addresses to receive crypto
- 📤 Send crypto securely with on-device confirmation
📈 Step 9: Monitor Your Portfolio
Trezor Suite offers real-time tracking of your assets. You can see:
- 📊 Value in your local currency
- 💸 Daily, weekly, monthly trends
- 📂 History of all transactions
🔄 Step 10: Keep It Updated
Security is ongoing. Make sure you regularly:
- 🔁 Update your device firmware
- 🧩 Review your recovery plan
- 🔐 Watch for phishing emails or fake websites
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What if I lose my Trezor device?
You can restore your account on a new device using your recovery seed.
Can I have more than