Starting up your Trezor device is the crucial first step toward owning and securing your crypto. This presentation walks you, step‑by‑step, through the official setup flow, explains important security concepts, and points you to official resources. Follow these instructions carefully and keep your recovery information private.
Never share your 12/24 recovery words with anyone, and never enter them into a website or cloud service. Trezor will never ask you for your recovery seed over the phone, email, or chat.
Confirm tamper seals and official packaging. Genuine devices ship with anti‑tamper markers and a recovery card for writing down your seed.
Use the included USB cable to connect your Trezor to your computer. For Model T, you may see a touchscreen prompt; for Model One, confirm using the device buttons.
Open trezor.io/start and follow the on‑screen instructions. This page detects your device model and provides step‑by‑step guidance to download Trezor Suite or use the web wallet.
Trezor Suite is the official app for managing accounts, sending transactions, and updating firmware. Always download software from the official links above. When prompted, allow firmware updates — these are signed and required for safe operation.
Consider storing your recovery in a fireproof safe, a bank safety deposit box, or using a split‑backup strategy (e.g., Shamir Backup) for additional redundancy. Review recovery options at the official recovery help page before adopting advanced methods.
Use Trezor Suite or compatible wallets when sending transactions. Always verify recipient addresses on the device screen before confirming. Beware of clipboard malware — cross‑check addresses manually when transferring large amounts.
If you encounter any problems during setup, use the official support center and blog for verified guidance. Avoid unofficial forums for recovery instructions — instead use links provided above to find authoritative help.