Official flow Use this friendly guide to walk through the essentials you’ll encounter at trezor.io/start: unboxing, firmware, creating a wallet, backing up your recovery seed, and sending your first transaction with Trezor Suite. The steps below are written to mirror the official process while staying device-agnostic for Model One and Model T.

Tip: Bookmark the URL and type it in manually. Avoid look-alike sites. Your recovery seed never goes into any website or computer—only into your Trezor device.

1) Before You Begin

Check the box & contents

Confirm intact holographic seal and no tampering.
Inside: the device, USB cable, seed cards, and a quick start insert.

Prepare a clean setup space

Use a trusted computer with updated OS and browser.
Connect directly to a rear motherboard USB port if possible.

2) Install Trezor Suite

Open your browser and go to trezor.io/start. Download Trezor Suite for your operating system and install it. Suite is the companion app that manages devices, accounts, addresses, fees, and security controls. Prefer the desktop app over a browser extension for a smaller attack surface.

Launch Suite and allow it to detect your connected device.
If prompted, approve the pairing on the device screen.

You can verify the app’s signature from official sources if you practice strict security hygiene.

3) Update or Install Firmware

New devices often ship without the final firmware. Suite will prompt you to install or update. Confirm on the device. Do not disconnect during the process.

Compare the fingerprint shown in Suite with the one shown on the device if presented.
Only approve updates initiated by Suite you just downloaded from the official site.

4) Create a New Wallet & PIN

Create wallet: In Suite, choose Create new wallet and confirm on the device.
Set a PIN: Choose a multi-digit PIN and confirm directly on your device. This protects against casual access if your wallet is stolen

5) Backup: Write Down Your Recovery Seed

Your device will display a 12/20/24-word recovery seed. Write every word, in order, on the included card (or a metal backup for durability). This seed is the only way to recover funds if your device is lost or damaged.

Never photograph, scan, or type the seed into a computer or phone.
Store the seed offline in a private location. Consider two geographically separate spots

6) Add Accounts & Receive Crypto

In Suite, add accounts for the coins you plan to hold (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum). Each account has its own receive addresses derived from your seed.

Click Receive and generate an address.
Verify on device: Confirm the address shown in Suite matches the one on your Trezor screen.
Share the address with the sender or withdraw from an exchange to that address.

7) Send Your First Transaction

Choose the account, click Send, paste the destination address, and enter an amount.
Select an appropriate network fee; higher fees confirm faster during congestion.
Confirm details on your device screen and approve.

Suite will display status and a transaction ID you can view on a block explorer.

Security Best Practices

Stay phishing-aware

Only update firmware and download Suite from trezor.io. Never share your seed with “support agents.”

Physical safety

Keep your device and backup separate. Consider enabling passphrase for plausible deniability.

Operational hygiene

Lock your computer, use unique passwords, and keep OS and Suite updated. Verify addresses on the device, every time.

Troubleshooting Quick Wins

Device not recognized: Try a different USB port/cable; close conflicting apps; restart Suite.
Firmware loop: Keep the cable connected; follow prompts precisely; use a direct motherboard port.
Seed verification: Use the built-in check in Suite (never type the seed on your keyboard).

FAQ Snapshot

What if I lose my device? Buy a new Trezor and select Recover wallet, entering your seed on the device. Funds are on the blockchain, not the device.

Can I use multiple computers? Yes. Your keys stay on the device; Suite is just an interface.

Is a passphrase required? No, but it meaningfully increases security if you can memorize it reliably.

Trezor.io/Start — Secure Crypto Wallet Setup Guide