Trézor.io/Start® — Starting Up Your Device

How Does Trezor.io/Start Help With Setup?

A good setup guide should make the process easier to understand without asking users to reveal confidential information.

Before beginning, make sure you are using the correct device and that the software you install comes from a trusted source. Check the website address carefully and avoid links received through unexpected messages, advertisements, social media replies, or unknown emails.

During setup, follow the instructions displayed by the official software and hardware. Do not rush through security warnings or recovery instructions.

How to Prepare Your Trezor Wallet

Before connecting your hardware wallet, prepare a secure environment.

Use a computer or mobile device that you trust and keep its operating system and security software updated. Avoid setting up a wallet on a public computer.

Use a reliable internet connection and carefully inspect website addresses before downloading anything.

Most importantly, understand the purpose of your recovery information before continuing. It is not a normal password and should never be treated like one.

What Is a Trezor Recovery Seed?

A recovery seed is extremely important because it can provide access to the wallet if the original hardware device becomes unavailable.

Write the recovery words down exactly as instructed during the legitimate device setup process. Store them somewhere secure and private.

Never enter your recovery words into a website, online form, chat, email, social-media message, or unknown application simply because someone claims that verification is required.

Anyone who obtains your recovery information may potentially gain control of assets associated with that wallet.

Why You Should Never Share Your Recovery Words

Your recovery words should remain private.

A legitimate support representative should not need you to send your recovery seed through email, messaging applications, screenshots, or online forms.

Be especially careful with messages claiming that your wallet has been blocked, your account needs verification, or your funds will be lost unless you provide your recovery words.

These are common warning signs of cryptocurrency scams.

How to Use Trezor Suite Safely

Trezor Suite is software associated with Trezor hardware wallets and can be used for managing supported wallet functions.

When installing wallet software, verify that you are obtaining it from an official and trustworthy source. Do not download wallet applications from random file-sharing websites.

After installation, review the application carefully and keep your device firmware and wallet software updated when legitimate updates are available.

Never approve a transaction simply because a computer screen says it is safe. Review important transaction information directly on the hardware wallet whenever the device provides those details.