Official onboarding — Trezór.io/Start®

Begin Your Crypto Device® — fast, safe, and clear

What this guide does for you

This page is a concise, beginner-friendly walk-through to get your Trezor hardware wallet up and running. You’ll learn how to download the official Trezor Suite, install firmware, create a wallet backup (recovery seed), secure a PIN, and best practices to keep your crypto safe. Follow the steps below before moving funds to your new device.

Quick facts: Trezor devices rely on Trezor Suite for onboarding and management. Trezor provides official setup guides for every device model, and the Suite is the recommended download from the official Trezor site. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Setup in 5 focused steps

  1. Download Trezor Suite: Always get the app directly from the official site (Trezor Suite desktop or web app). :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
  2. Connect your device: Plug your Trezor into your computer with a USB cable and allow the Suite to detect it.
  3. Install firmware: New devices ship without firmware; follow the Suite’s prompt to install the latest firmware. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
  4. Create a wallet backup: During onboarding you’ll be asked to write down a wallet backup (often called recovery seed). Store it offline, never photograph it, and never enter it online. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
  5. Set a PIN and finish: Choose a PIN you’ll remember but that’s not easily guessable. Confirm everything in Trezor Suite and test a small send/receive before migrating large amounts.

If you prefer guided help, Trezor offers Expert onboarding sessions that walk you through setup step-by-step. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Why a hardware wallet matters

A hardware wallet like Trezor keeps your private keys offline in a secure element — protecting coins from online attackers, browser malware, and phishing attempts. You control your keys, and the device signs transactions so the private material never leaves the hardware. Trezor’s official pages document device-specific setup, firmware installation, and backup procedures to ensure a secure start. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Start easy

Begin in minutes with step-by-step prompts in Trezor Suite.

Manage securely

Send, receive, and monitor balances without exposing keys online.

Recover safely

Use your written wallet backup to restore wallets on a new device if needed.

FAQ — common questions

Q: Where do I download Trezor Suite?
Always from the official Trezor website (trezor.io). Choose desktop for the full experience or “Continue in browser” for web use. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Q: My device asks to install firmware — is that normal?
Yes — devices generally ship without firmware. Installing the official firmware via Trezor Suite is a required step before use. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
Q: What's the difference between a wallet backup and a recovery seed?
Trezor has updated terminology toward “wallet backup” in some device documentation, but the principle is the same: a list of words you store offline to restore access. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}