Trézor.io/Start — Starting Up™ Your Device | Trezor®

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🔎 What Is trezor.io/start?

trezor.io/start is the official onboarding and setup page for all Trezor hardware wallets — including models like the Trezor Model One and Trezor Model T. It exists to guide you step-by-step through securely initializing your device, installing software, generating your wallet, backing up your recovery seed, and setting up essential security features.

This page is not an exchange, not a login portal, and not where your crypto is stored online; rather, it’s a secure, trusted starting point for protecting your digital assets using a hardware device.

🛡️ Why Use the Official Start Page?

The world of cryptocurrency has many scams and fake websites that imitate popular brands to steal data or recovery phrases. Visiting trezor.io/start directly — either by typing it yourself or scanning the QR on the box — ensures you’re on the legitimate, official site run by Trezor’s developers.

This protects you from:

  • Phishing websites
  • Fake download links
  • Malicious installers
  • Scam pages asking for your seed words

Always double-check your browser’s address bar and HTTPS lock before proceeding.

🧰 What Happens When You Visit

  1. Select Your Device Model
    When you open trezor.io/start, you choose the exact model you have (e.g., Model T or Model One). The instructions adapt accordingly.
  2. Download the Official Software – Trezor Suite
    The site links you to Trezor Suite, the official desktop application (for Windows, macOS, Linux) that you’ll use to manage your wallet. It’s where you send/receive crypto, view balances, and update settings.Some setups may also use Trezor Bridge, which helps your browser communicate with the Trezor device.
  3. Connect Your Hardware Wallet
    Plug your Trezor into your computer with the included USB cable. Trezor Suite should detect the device and begin setup.
  4. Install Firmware (if needed)
    New devices typically arrive without firmware. The software will install the latest verified firmware — cryptographically signed for security — only while your device is connected.
  5. Create or Recover a Wallet
    You’ll be prompted to either create a new wallet or recover an existing one with a recovery seed.

✍️ The Most Important Step: Recovery Seed

A recovery seed (12, 18, or 24 words) is the master key to your wallet. If your device is lost, stolen, or damaged, this phrase lets you recover all your funds on a new device.

Key rules for the seed:

  • Write it down manually on paper or a metal backup — never save it digitally.
  • Never take photos or screenshots.
  • Store it somewhere secure and offline.
  • Confirm it on the device when prompted.

Anyone with access to these words can access your crypto, so guard them like gold.

🔐 Security Steps After Wallet Creation

Once your recovery seed is set:

  • Set a PIN code: Adds protection if someone physically has your device.
  • Optional passphrase: Adds another security layer you can choose to activate.
  • Manage accounts: You can add cryptocurrency accounts for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and many others through Trezor Suite.

🧠 Final Thoughts

trezor.io/start is the essential first step for using a Trezor hardware wallet safely and securely. It centralizes verified downloads, device setup instructions, wallet creation steps, and security best practices — all designed to keep your crypto truly in your control.

Skipping this page or using unofficial sites greatly increases the risk of theft or loss. When it comes to crypto security, carefully following the official setup flow at trezor.io/start is one of the most important things you can do.

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