Trézor.io/Start® — Starting Up Your Device & Initialize Your
Setting up a Trezor hardware wallet for the first time can feel like a major step—because it is. It marks the moment when you take true, hands-on responsibility for your digital assets and place security at the center of your crypto journey. Trézor.io/Start® serves as the guiding path that walks you through the initialization process, helping you prepare your device, install essential software, and configure the security settings that protect your funds long term.
This page provides a clear, structured overview of what happens when you start your device and initialize your wallet. Whether you’re new to hardware wallets or simply setting up a new model, the steps remain intuitive and easy to follow.
Unpack and Inspect Your Device
Before powering on your Trezor, it’s important to check the physical condition of the device and its packaging. Make sure the box is sealed, the hologram stickers haven’t been tampered with, and the device looks exactly as expected. This is a foundational part of maintaining device integrity and helps ensure that the unit you have is secure and untouched.
Inside the box, you’ll typically find:
- Your Trezor hardware wallet
- A USB cable
- Recovery seed cards
- A user guide or quick-start sheet
Once verified, you can begin the startup process by connecting your device to your computer using the provided USB cable.
Visit Trézor.io/Start® to Begin
After connecting the device, open your browser and go to “trezor.io/start”. This is the starting point for initializing your newly connected hardware wallet. The site will show you device options, installation steps, and the downloadable software needed for secure wallet management.
You will be prompted to select your model—Trezor One or Trezor Model T—so you receive the correct configuration instructions.
Download and Install Trezor Suite
To initialize your wallet, you need the companion app called Trezor Suite. This application is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. The download page on Trézor.io/Start® provides the links for all systems.
Once installed, open the application and allow it to detect your connected device. If your device needs a firmware update, Trezor Suite will guide you through it. Firmware updates ensure your hardware wallet has the latest improvements, security patches, and performance upgrades.
Updating the firmware is quick and typically involves only a few on-screen confirmations.
Initialize Your Wallet: Create or Recover
When your device is ready, you will be given two main options:
- Create a New Wallet
- Recover an Existing Wallet
If you are a first-time user, choose Create New Wallet. This triggers the process of generating your recovery seed, which is the core element of your wallet security.
Your device—not your computer—produces the recovery seed. This prevents exposure to the internet and keeps your private information offline. Write the words down carefully on the recovery card included in your package. The order of the words is extremely important.
This recovery seed is the only method to retrieve your wallet if the device is lost, destroyed, or replaced. Store the seed securely and never photograph, copy, or upload it online.
Secure Your Device with a PIN and Optional Passphrase
Next, Trezor Suite will prompt you to create a device PIN. The PIN protects the wallet from unauthorized access and prevents someone from using your device even if they physically possess it.
For users who prefer an additional layer of protection, there is the passphrase feature. This advanced option allows you to create a hidden wallet that only appears when the correct passphrase is entered. Each passphrase acts like an entirely separate vault, giving you extra flexibility in how you manage and hide your funds.
Explore Trezor Suite After Initialization
Once your device is initialized and your security preferences are configured, you can begin using your wallet through Trezor Suite. The dashboard layout is clean and tailored to manage your digital assets easily.
In the interface, you can:
- View account balances
- Track portfolio performance
- Send or receive crypto
- Generate receiving addresses
- Adjust privacy settings
- Label or organize accounts
Each transaction or sensitive action must be confirmed on the Trezor device itself, ensuring your private keys never leave the hardware wallet.
Final Overview
Trézor.io/Start® — Starting Up Your Device & Initialize Your Wallet represents the gateway to fully controlling your cryptocurrencies with strong hardware-based security. By following the setup guide, safely storing your recovery seed, and using Trezor Suite for daily operations, you create a secure foundation for long-term crypto management.