Introduction
Welcome to Trezor.io/Start — Starting® Up® Your® Device®. This guide walks you through every essential action: unboxing, connecting, initializing, creating a secure recovery seed, verifying firmware, and completing the official device registration. Trezor.io/Start — Starting® Up® Your® Device® is designed to be simple yet precise so you can secure your crypto with confidence.
Unbox & Inspect
Before you begin Trezor.io/Start — Starting® Up® Your® Device®, inspect the packaging. Ensure tamper-evident seals are intact and only use the included USB cable. Trezor.io/Start recommends verifying the product serial number and following official vendor instructions to avoid counterfeit hardware.
Step 1 — Connect Your Device
Plug in and open Trezor.io/Start
Connect your Trezor to your computer using the official USB cable. Open the official Trezor.io/Start page or the recommended desktop app. Trezor.io/Start will detect your device and walk you through the secure initialization process.
Step 2 — Verify Firmware
Firmware verification
During Trezor.io/Start — Starting® Up® Your® Device®, the application will verify the device firmware signature. Only accept firmware updates presented by the official Trezor.io/Start process. Signed firmware ensures your device runs authentic, audited code.
Step 3 — Create Recovery Seed
Write down your seed
Trezor.io/Start — Starting® Up® Your® Device® guides you through generating a recovery seed. Write the seed on the supplied recovery card — never store it digitally. Keep multiple secure copies in separate physical locations. The recovery seed is the ultimate backup for your funds.
Step 4 — Set a PIN
Create a device PIN
Choose a strong PIN during Trezor.io/Start — Starting® Up® Your® Device®. The PIN prevents unauthorized access to the device UI and protects against physical theft. Memorize it and avoid obvious number sequences.
Step 5 — Confirm & Test
Confirm setup
After completing Trezor.io/Start — Starting® Up® Your® Device®, verify your addresses and perform a small test transaction. Confirm that the receiving address shown on your computer matches the address on your hardware device.
Security reminders
Never disclose your recovery seed, PIN, or private keys. Trezor.io/Start — Starting® Up® Your® Device® stresses security best practices: keep firmware up-to-date via the official Trezor.io/Start flow, validate downloads, and use trusted networks when interacting with your device.
Advanced options
Trezor.io/Start — Starting® Up® Your® Device® supports advanced configurations like password manager integration, hidden wallets, and multi-signature workflows. Explore advanced features only after mastering the basic setup steps so you preserve maximum security.