Starting Up Your Account — Your Secure Crypto Journey Begins Here
🔐 Why Use Trezor.io/Start?
Trezor.io/Start is the **official and trusted gateway** to initialize your Trezor hardware wallet securely. You’ll be guided through a clear, step-by-step process from downloading the right software to setting up your wallet, ensuring you avoid phishing threats and misconfigurations.
Always confirm you're on https://trezor.io/start before entering any setup steps.
📦 What You’ll Need
A Trezor device (Model One, Model T, or newer)
A USB cable (comes in the Trezor package)
A desktop or laptop (Windows, macOS, or Linux)
Internet access, and a supported browser (Chrome, Brave, Edge, etc.)
Pen & the recovery seed card(s) included with your Trezor
Security tip: Your Trezor never arrives with an initialized wallet. If your device shows a recovery phrase on first power-up, treat it as compromised and contact support.
🛠 Step-by-Step Setup
Visit Trezor.io/Start: Type https://trezor.io/start into your browser’s address bar to begin.
Select Your Device Model: Choose whether you’re using Model One, Model T, or others. The instructions will adapt accordingly.
Download Trezor Suite: Install the official software for your OS (Windows/macOS/Linux). You can also choose to continue in-browser (web version).
Connect Your Trezor Device: Plug in via USB and allow Trezor Suite to detect it.
Install or Update Firmware: If needed, install the most recent firmware directly through Suite—do **not** download from third-party sources.
Verify Device Authenticity: Trezor Suite will run a cryptographic check to confirm the device is genuine and untampered.
Create or Recover Wallet:
Create New Wallet: Generates a new 12‑ or 24‑word recovery phrase.
Recover Existing Wallet: Enter your recovery phrase (12/18/24 words) when prompted.
Write Down & Confirm Recovery Seed: Write each word in order on the recovery card. Never store it digitally or take a photo.
Set a PIN: Choose a secure PIN (4–9 digits). After too many wrong attempts, the device will wipe itself for protection.
Start Using the Wallet: In Trezor Suite, add accounts for supported coins, send and receive crypto, and explore the dashboard.
🔄 Recovering an Existing Wallet
If you already have a recovery phrase from a previous Trezor or compatible wallet, choose “Recover Wallet” during setup. Enter each word only when instructed. Once accepted, your accounts and balances will sync automatically.
Never type your seed phrase into a computer or website outside of the secure Trezor input interface.
⚙️ After Setup: What You Can Do
Once your wallet is live, here are a few things you can explore: