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Your complete guide to setting up your new Trezor hardware wallet. Follow these simple steps to secure your cryptocurrencies with the world's most trusted hardware wallet.

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Complete Setup Guide

Follow these steps to set up your Trezor hardware wallet and secure your cryptocurrencies

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1

Unbox and Prepare Your Trezor

Carefully unbox your Trezor device and verify all components:

  • Trezor hardware wallet
  • USB cable
  • Recovery seed cards (2x)
  • Lanyard and stickers
Important: Check that the holographic seal on the device is intact. This ensures your device has not been tampered with.

Keep your recovery seed cards in a safe place - you'll need them later in the setup process.

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Connect Your Trezor to Computer

Connect your Trezor device to your computer using the provided USB cable:

  1. Plug the USB-C or Micro-USB end into your Trezor device
  2. Connect the other end to your computer's USB port
  3. Ensure you're using a direct USB port, not a hub

Your Trezor screen should light up and display a welcome message. If it doesn't, try a different USB port or cable.

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Install Trezor Suite or Bridge

To communicate with your Trezor device, you need to install the necessary software:

  • Trezor Suite (Recommended): The official desktop application for managing your cryptocurrencies
  • Trezor Bridge: A background service if you prefer using web wallets

Visit suite.trezor.io to download Trezor Suite for your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux).

Security Tip: Always download software directly from the official Trezor website to avoid malicious copies.
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Create Wallet and Backup Recovery Seed

This is the most critical step for securing your funds:

  1. Follow the on-screen instructions in Trezor Suite to create a new wallet
  2. Your Trezor will generate a unique 12, 18, or 24-word recovery seed
  3. Write down each word in exact order on your recovery seed card
  4. Double-check that all words are spelled correctly and in the right sequence
Critical Warning: Never digitalize your recovery seed. Don't take photos, store in cloud services, or type it on any device. Anyone with your recovery seed can access your funds.
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Verify Recovery Seed and Set PIN

To ensure you've correctly backed up your recovery seed:

  1. Trezor will ask you to confirm your recovery seed by selecting the words in correct order
  2. Set up a PIN code for device access (this will be required each time you connect)
  3. Choose a PIN that's easy for you to remember but hard for others to guess

The PIN entry is randomized on your Trezor screen to prevent keyloggers from capturing it.

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Start Using Your Trezor Wallet

Congratulations! Your Trezor is now ready to use:

  • Receive cryptocurrencies by generating receiving addresses
  • Send funds by verifying transactions on your device screen
  • Explore additional features like CoinJoin, labeling, and more
  • Access third-party services through the Trezor ecosystem

Remember to keep your recovery seed safe and never share it with anyone. Trezor support will never ask for your recovery seed.

What You'll Need

Ensure you have everything ready before starting the setup process

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Computer

Windows, macOS, or Linux computer with internet connection

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USB Cable

The provided USB cable to connect your Trezor to computer

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Recovery Cards

Included recovery seed cards for backing up your wallet

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Time

Approximately 15-20 minutes for complete setup process

Get Trezor Suite

Download the official Trezor Suite application to manage your cryptocurrencies securely

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Windows

Windows 10 and later

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macOS

macOS 10.14 and later

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Linux

64-bit distributions

Download Trezor Suite

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about setting up your Trezor

What if I lose my recovery seed? +

If you lose your recovery seed and your Trezor is lost, stolen, or damaged, you will permanently lose access to your funds. There is no way to recover cryptocurrencies without the recovery seed. This is why it's critical to store your recovery seed securely in multiple safe locations.

Can I use Trezor with mobile devices? +

Yes, you can use Trezor with Android devices using a USB OTG adapter. iOS support is more limited due to Apple's restrictions, but you can use Trezor with some third-party wallets that support hardware wallet integration. For full functionality, we recommend using Trezor Suite on a desktop computer.

What happens if I enter the wrong PIN multiple times? +

After several incorrect PIN attempts, your Trezor will wipe itself to protect against brute-force attacks. Don't worry - your funds are safe as long as you have your recovery seed. You can restore your wallet using the recovery seed and set a new PIN.

Do I need to update my Trezor firmware? +

Yes, it's important to keep your Trezor firmware updated. Updates include security improvements, new features, and support for additional cryptocurrencies. Trezor Suite will notify you when updates are available and guide you through the simple update process.