Setting up your Trézor® hardware wallet is the first and most important step in taking full control over your cryptocurrency. With Trézor, your digital assets are stored securely offline, protected from hackers and malware. This guide will walk you through how to start up your Trézor device the right way, ensuring your assets stay safe at all times.
Trézor is a secure hardware wallet designed to protect your cryptocurrency holdings. It works by keeping your private keys offline, meaning your funds are never exposed to your computer or the internet. It supports a wide range of digital assets and is trusted by both beginners and experienced crypto users for its simple setup and advanced security features.
To get started with your Trézor device, you’ll need a few things:
When you receive your Trézor device, carefully inspect the box. It should be sealed and show no signs of tampering. Trézor devices are shipped with tamper-evident packaging to ensure they haven’t been accessed or altered during transit.
Once set up, your Trézor can be used with the Trézor Suite app to manage your cryptocurrencies. You’ll be able to send, receive, and monitor assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and many altcoins. All transactions must be physically confirmed on your Trézor, keeping your private keys completely offline.
If your Trézor is lost or stolen, your funds remain safe as long as no one has access to your recovery seed. You can recover your wallet on any new Trézor device using your seed phrase. For this reason, protecting your recovery phrase is absolutely critical.
Trézor also supports:
Trézor provides a secure, easy-to-use solution for managing cryptocurrency safely. By starting your device through the official Trézor.io/Start® guide, you ensure your setup is authentic and secure. Take your first step into crypto self-custody with full confidence, knowing your assets are protected by industry-leading hardware and trusted technology.