Start fast — set up your device securely

Welcome to the Trezor.io/Start style guide (sample). Starting® Up® Your® Device® is about making crypto security simple and reliable. This page walks through every essential step: download Trezor Suite, connect your device, create or restore a wallet, secure your recovery seed, apply firmware updates, and follow best practices for wallet management. Consistently using secure setup steps improves crypto security, protects private keys, and ensures that wallet management is straightforward.

Why Starting® Up® matters

A correct Starting® Up® flow reduces user error and prevents common mistakes that expose funds. Using Trezor Suite with a Trezor hardware wallet isolates private keys from the internet, forces on-device verification for transactions, and makes firmware updates manageable. Follow a secure process to maximize the benefits of hardware wallet security and to make future wallet management simple and auditable.

Essential checklist — quick overview

  • Download Trezor Suite from verified sources (Trezor.io/Start guidance link or official distribution).
  • Use a trusted computer, avoid public devices for setup.
  • Create or recover the wallet and record your recovery seed offline.
  • Set a strong PIN and enable optional passphrase features only if you understand them.
  • Apply firmware updates through Trezor Suite and verify each update on the device.

Step-by-step: Starting® Up® Your® Device®

1

Download Trezor Suite: Follow official onboarding links (Trezor.io/Start or your authorized provider) to obtain the correct installer. Verifying checksums or signatures where available adds extra assurance.

2

Install and open Trezor Suite: Run the installer for your OS, open Trezor Suite, and choose 'Get started'. Trezor Suite guides you through the secure setup flow and connects to your device.

3

Connect your hardware wallet: Plug in the Trezor device and confirm the physical prompts. The device screen will show messages that must match the app prompts before you proceed.

4

Create or recover a wallet: Choose 'Create new wallet' to generate a new recovery seed, or 'Recover wallet' to restore from an existing seed. Write down seeds on paper or durable steel; never photograph or store seeds digitally.

5

Protect the device: Set a strong PIN to prevent unauthorized physical access and, if comfortable, enable a passphrase for extra privacy. Understand that lost passphrases can mean lost funds.

6

Update firmware: Apply official firmware updates via Trezor Suite. Always confirm update prompts on the device display — firmware keeps your device secure and compatible with new features.

Recovery seed — the most critical step

The recovery seed is your last resort to restore funds. Handle it as your highest-value secret: write it down physically, consider steel backups for resilience against fire and water, store copies in separate secure locations, and never store seeds in cloud or photo form. If you use a passphrase, document your process and test a recovery on a spare device to ensure reliability.

Best practices for wallet management

Verify on-device

Always confirm recipient addresses, amounts, and fees on your Trezor device before approving — never trust only the computer screen.

Use trusted apps

Use Trezor Suite or officially supported integrations and avoid untrusted third-party connectors that request seed or private key input.

Segment funds

Consider separating long-term storage and everyday spending wallets to reduce risk and simplify management.

Keep software updated

Regularly update Trezor Suite and device firmware from official channels to benefit from security fixes and feature improvements.

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