Trezor.io/start is the place to begin when you are ready to set up a Trezor hardware wallet. This independent guide explains what to expect, how to move carefully through the process, and which details deserve your attention. For device-specific instructions, always follow the current guidance shown on Trezor’s own website and on your device.
Begin with the source
Type trezor.io/start yourself, or use a bookmark created after checking the address. Avoid links in unsolicited messages, sponsored results, or chats offering help. A convincing page can still be the wrong one; check the domain before downloading software or connecting your wallet.
This independent reading companion is not an official support channel. Links point to Trezor’s official domain, but product steps can change; follow current manufacturer instructions whenever they differ from general advice here.
Make a clean start
Set aside a few quiet minutes and use a trusted computer or phone. Check that your device and packaging appear intact. If anything seems unexpected, pause and consult official Trezor Support, not a stranger’s instructions.
Use the official start page to open or install the recommended software, downloading only through verified links. Keep your browser and operating system current. Never install remote-access tools for someone claiming to be support.
Let the device lead
Connect the wallet and follow both its screen and the official software. Your model and its setup state determine whether you install firmware, create a wallet, or recover one. Confirm important actions on the physical device. If its screen and computer disagree, stop and verify.
Choose a private, memorable PIN that is difficult to guess. Never give it to a caller, support agent, or website. Setup should not ask you to disclose recovery words online.
Protect the recovery words
Your recovery backup can restore access if a device is lost or damaged. Write its words exactly as presented, in order, using the method recommended for your model. Check every entry, then store the backup privately, protected from damage, and apart from the wallet.
Never photograph, message, email, paste, or upload the words. No legitimate setup requires entering them on a website or sharing them with a person. Anyone with the complete backup may control the assets it protects. Never reveal existing recovery words to “verify” a wallet.
Pause when something feels off
Urgency is a reason to slow down. Close unexpected pop-ups, ignore recovery offers in direct messages, and do not approve actions you do not understand. Read Trezor’s Learn resources for more on safety and self-custody.
Your recovery backup belongs to you alone.
Keep it offline, private, and carefully checked.
Review setup in the official application and confirm you know where your backup is stored. Update software through official channels, and revisit manufacturer guidance when changing devices or restoring access. There is no prize for rushing; careful checks are the point.
Take the next step, deliberately
A secure start means checking the address, following on-screen steps, confirming actions on-device, and keeping recovery information secret. When uncertain, pause and consult official documentation. Start at Trezor.io/start for current instructions.
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