Welcome to Trezor.io/Start — a concise, approachable studio-style guide designed to help you install and begin using Trezor Suite with confidence. Trezor Suite is the official desktop and web companion for Trezor hardware wallets, providing a secure interface to manage coins, sign transactions, and keep your recovery seed safe. This guide walks you step-by-step through the essentials so your first setup is smooth and secure.
Begin by downloading Trezor Suite from the official Trezor website (the banner above links directly to the suite). Use the downloaded installer for your operating system and follow on-screen prompts. When you connect your Trezor device, the Suite will guide you to create a new wallet or recover an existing one. Creating a new wallet generates a recovery seed — a human-readable list of words that are the single most important thing protecting your funds. Write the seed down on paper, store it in a secure place, and never share it digitally or online.
During setup, choose a strong PIN for the device. The PIN is entered using the device screen so even keyloggers on your computer cannot capture it. Trezor enforces a delay and retry limits to protect against brute-force attacks. After initialization, Trezor Suite will let you explore account balances, receive or send assets, and install or remove optional features. Consider enabling additional safety features such as passphrase support if you understand the trade-offs — it creates an encrypted hidden wallet that offers another layer of protection but must be handled carefully.
Familiarize yourself with transaction verification: when you send crypto, always confirm the destination address and amount on your Trezor device screen. This ensures that any malware on your computer cannot silently replace addresses. Backups and periodic checks of your recovery seed are prudent; if you ever lose your device, the recovery seed will let you restore funds on a new hardware wallet.
Finally, keep your device firmware and Trezor Suite updated. Updates often include security hardening and new features. Only use official firmware and Suite downloads from trezor.io. Treat your recovery seed like a physical key: store it offline, consider fireproof or waterproof storage options, and avoid digital photographs, cloud storage, or emails for seed storage. With these steps completed, you’ll be ready to manage crypto securely and confidently using Trezor Suite.