How to Set Up Your Trezor Wallet: Step-by-Step Guide Using Trezor.io/start

1Unbox Your Trezor

Carefully unbox your Trezor device and check that all components are present. You should have:

Always purchase your Trezor directly from the official website to avoid tampered devices.

Connect your Trezor device to your computer using the provided USB cable.

Only use the USB cable provided with your Trezor or a high-quality alternative to ensure proper connectivity.

Open your web browser and go to trezor.io/start. This is the official setup guide for Trezor devices.

Select your Trezor model (Trezor One or Trezor Model T) to see specific instructions for your device.

Download and install Trezor Bridge, which enables communication between your Trezor device and the Trezor web interface.

The website will automatically detect your operating system and provide the correct version for download.

Follow the on-screen instructions to create a new wallet. Your Trezor device will guide you through the process.

You'll be asked to:

This is the most critical step! Write down the 12, 18, or 24-word recovery seed phrase on the provided cards.

Never digitize your seed phrase (no photos, cloud storage, or text files). Store it securely offline and never share it with anyone.

Your Trezor will ask you to confirm several words from your recovery seed to ensure you've written it down correctly.

This verification step prevents errors in your backup that could lead to permanent loss of funds.

Once setup is complete, you can access your wallet through the Trezor web interface or compatible wallet applications.

You're now ready to securely receive, send, and store cryptocurrencies!

Proper connection of Trezor device to computer

Remember to always disconnect your Trezor device when not in use for maximum security.