Trezor.io/Start | Official Setup Guide with handing

Quick, secure, official — everything you need to set up your Trezor hardware wallet safely.

1. Before you begin

Unbox your Trezor and keep the device, USB cable, and packaging. The official Trezor start page walks you through the recommended flow — always begin at trezor.io/start. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Safety tip: Only download apps and firmware from official trezor.io pages — never follow links from unsolicited messages.

2. Download Trezor Suite (recommended)

Trezor Suite is the official desktop & web app to initialize, backup, and manage your Trezor device. Download and verify the package from the official Trezor Suite page before connecting your device. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Download Trezor Suite

Why use Trezor Suite?

Suite provides the cleanest experience for firmware updates, adding accounts, sending/receiving crypto, and viewing your portfolio — all while keeping private keys offline on your device. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

3. Initialize your device

Step-by-step

1) Connect the device, open Trezor Suite, and choose “Create a new wallet” or “Recover wallet.”
2) Follow the on-screen and on-device prompts to set a PIN and record your wallet backup. Trezor now refers to the recovery words as a “wallet backup” — treat it as secret and never share it. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Important security rules

Trezor (SatoshiLabs) will **never** ask for your backup words or PIN. Any request for the recovery seed is a scam — consult Trezor's personal security and phishing pages if you receive suspicious contact. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

4. Firmware & updates

Keep firmware up to date. Trezor Suite will prompt you when a firmware update is available; apply updates using the official app only. Firmware changelogs and release notes are posted on the official site so you can verify versions. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

5. Backup, recovery, and best practices

Write your wallet backup clearly on paper (or use a certified steel backup if you prefer), store it offline, and keep multiple geographically-separated copies. Learn the official recommended backup and recovery procedure on Trezor's guides. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Additional resources (official)

Final checklist

• Start at trezor.io/start. • Use official Trezor Suite downloads. • Record your wallet backup and never share it. • Update firmware only via Suite. • Bookmark the official security pages. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}