Trezor Start® — Starting Up Your Device | Trezor®
Official 2025 Setup Guide • Verified Hardware Wallet Instructions
Welcome to Trezor Start®—your official starting point for setting up and activating your new Trezor hardware wallet. Whether you're using the Trezor Model One or the Trezor Model T, this guide will walk you through safe initialization, firmware installation, seed backup, and first-time usage.
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1. What Is Trezor Start®?
Trezor Start® is the official onboarding platform created by Trezor to help users safely initialize their hardware wallets. It provides step-by-step instructions, firmware updates, device verification, security configuration, and access to the Trezor Suite App.
⚠️ Important: Never type your recovery seed into any website, app, or computer. Only write it down and confirm it on your Trezor device screen.
2. Starting Up Your Trezor Device
Follow these steps to power up and begin using your wallet:
- Unbox your Trezor and verify the hologram seal is intact.
- Connect your device to your computer using the USB cable.
- Your screen will instruct you to visit trezor.io/start.
- Select your wallet model (Model One or Model T).
- Install the official firmware when prompted.
- Choose “Create New Wallet”.
💡 Tip: If your device does not turn on, try another USB port or cable. Trezor devices do not require charging—they power directly from USB.
3. Install the Trezor Suite Application
The Trezor Suite App is the secure desktop environment used for managing your coins, portfolios, and transactions. It offers advanced privacy settings, Tor integration, and high-level protection.
- Download from the official website only.
- Available for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
- Automatically detects your Trezor device.
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4. Safely Back Up Your Recovery Seed
The recovery seed is the most critical part of your wallet setup. It allows you to restore your coins even if your Trezor is lost or damaged.
⚠️ Never store your seed phrase in your phone, email, photos, cloud apps, or digital files.
5. Essential Security Tips
- Bookmark the official link: trezor.io
- Enable passphrase protection for extra security.
- Turn on Trezor Suite's privacy mode.
- Never let anyone “help” set up your wallet.
6. Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need the internet to start my Trezor?
- You only need internet access to download the Suite App and firmware.
- Can someone recover my wallet without my seed?
- No — the seed phrase is the only way to restore a wallet.
- What if I lose my recovery seed?
- Without the seed, your wallet cannot be recovered. Always store it securely.
