Complete Trezor Setup Guide

1

Unbox Your Trezor Device

Carefully unpack your Trezor hardware wallet. Check that you have:

Security Tip: Never use a Trezor device that appears to be tampered with or pre-configured.
2

Install Trezor Suite

Download the official Trezor Suite application from trezor.io. This is the official software for managing your Trezor device.

Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Always download from the official website to avoid malicious software.

3

Connect Your Device

Connect your Trezor to your computer using the provided USB cable. The device will power on automatically.

Follow the on-screen instructions in Trezor Suite to begin the setup process.

4

Create Your PIN

Set up a strong PIN (4-9 digits) to protect your device. This PIN will be required every time you use your Trezor.

Important: Choose a PIN that's not easily guessable but that you can remember.
5

Write Down Your Recovery Seed

Your Trezor will generate a 12 or 24-word recovery seed. Write these words down in the exact order on the provided recovery cards.

Critical: Never store your seed phrase digitally. Keep it safe and private - anyone with access to your seed can access your funds.
6

Verify Your Seed

Trezor Suite will ask you to verify your recovery seed by selecting the correct words in order. This ensures you've written them down correctly.

7

Start Using Your Trezor

Congratulations! Your Trezor is now set up and ready to use. You can now:

Success: Your cryptocurrency is now secured by your Trezor hardware wallet!