Trezor.io/Start® | Starting™ Up Your Device

A clear, safe, step-by-step guide to unboxing, initializing, and securing your Trezor hardware wallet. Designed for presentations — headings, short paragraphs, and practical steps for every user.

Introduction

Welcome. This short presentation walks you through the essentials of starting up a Trezor device: unboxing checks, installing the official app, creating a PIN, generating and securing your recovery seed, and best practices for ongoing maintenance and firmware updates. The goal: get you able to send/receive crypto securely while minimizing common mistakes.

Why a hardware wallet?

Security by design

Trezor is a hardware wallet — a small device that keeps your private keys offline. Unlike exchanges or hot wallets, a hardware wallet isolates the signing process so private keys never leave the device. That dramatically reduces the attack surface for online theft.

Practical benefit

If you hold crypto, using a hardware wallet reduces risk from malware, phishing, and account compromises on centralized platforms.

Before you begin

Check the box contents

Inspect the package for tampering. Confirm you received the device and official accessories; if anything looks wrong, contact official support before using the device.

Download official software

Always use the official Trezor Suite app or the official web start flow to set up your device. Download only from trezor.io to avoid counterfeit or malicious apps.

Step-by-step setup

  1. 1. Start the official flow

    Open Trezor Suite or visit the official start page and follow the “Get started” instructions. The app will guide you through firmware installation (if required) and the setup wizard.

  2. 2. Install firmware (if prompted)

    Trezor devices may ship without firmware. Install the latest firmware via the Suite to ensure your device has current security patches before creating any wallet or seed.

  3. 3. Create a PIN

    Choose a PIN you will remember but that others cannot guess. The PIN prevents physical attackers from using your device if it’s stolen.

  4. 4. Generate and secure your recovery seed

    Write down the recovery seed (the written backup of your keys) on paper or other offline medium. Do not photograph, screenshot, or store it online. Securely store the seed in multiple safe locations if possible.

  5. 5. Verify the seed and finish setup

    Follow the device prompts to confirm your seed. Only after verification should you transfer funds to the device-controlled addresses.

Ongoing care & best practices

Keep firmware up to date

Regularly check Trezor Suite for firmware updates. Firmware updates can include security improvements and should be applied via the official Suite following the provided instructions.

Use official channels

Only use official trezor.io pages and verified downloads. If you need help, use the official support portal or community forum to avoid phishing.

Do not share

Never share your PIN or recovery seed with anyone — Trezor staff will never ask for it.

Common mistakes to avoid

Storing seed digitally

Never store your recovery seed as a photo or in cloud storage. Treat it as the single highest security secret for your assets.

Using unofficial tools

Third-party tools can be useful, but always double-check they are reputable and that you’re not bypassing the official safety prompts.