Getting Started with Trezor – A Complete Setup Walkthrough

If you’ve purchased a Trezor hardware wallet, your first stop should be the official setup portal: Trezor.io/Start.

This walkthrough explains how to properly install your device, create a secure backup, and start managing your cryptocurrency safely.

What is Trezor.io/Start?

Trezor.io/Start is the official onboarding page created by Trezor.
It ensures that every new user:

👉 For a broader overview of Trezor wallets, check our beginner’s guide to Trezor hardware wallets.

Use the provided USB cable to connect your Trezor Model One or Model T.

Go to Trezor.io/Start in your browser.
Make sure the URL is correct to avoid phishing sites.

Download and install the Trezor Suite App on your computer.
This app is where you’ll send, receive, and manage crypto.

Create a new wallet and carefully write down your 24-word recovery seed.
This seed is the only way to recover your funds if your device is lost.

Add a PIN code and consider enabling passphrase protection for additional safety.

Starting at Trezor.io/Start is the best way to configure your Trezor hardware wallet.

It ensures you’re using the official software, following the right steps, and protecting your recovery seed from the very beginning.

👉 Once set up, learn more about the advantages of Trezor security to maximize your wallet’s protection.