Trézor.io/Start®

Official Setup Guide for Your Hardware Wallet

Welcome to Cold Storage Security

Setting up your Trezor at Trézor.io/start is the first step toward true financial sovereignty. By using a hardware wallet, you ensure that your private keys never leave a physical device, protecting them from online hacks, phishing, and malware.

Step 1: Unboxing and Security Check

Before you begin the digital setup, inspect the physical integrity of your device. Every Trezor comes with a holographic seal over the USB port.

  • Check the Seal: If the seal is broken or appears tampered with, do not use the device.
  • Verify Box Contents: You should find the device, a USB cable, two recovery seed cards, and stickers.

Step 2: Connecting to Trezor Suite

The bridge between your hardware and the blockchain is Trezor Suite. Navigate to the official website to download the desktop application.

Important: Always double-check the URL in your browser. Scammers often use "typosquatting" (e.g., trez0r.io) to steal your data.

Connect your Trezor to your computer using the provided USB cable. The device screen will light up and display a welcome message.

Step 3: Firmware Installation

Your device is shipped without firmware to ensure you receive the latest, most secure version upon setup. Trezor Suite will automatically detect your device and prompt you to "Install Firmware."

This process takes less than a minute. Once complete, your device will reboot, and you can proceed to create your wallet.

Step 4: Creating Your Recovery Seed

This is the most critical part of the Trézor.io/start process. Your recovery seed (usually 12 to 24 words) is the master key to your funds.

  1. Select "Create New Wallet" on Trezor Suite.
  2. Follow the prompts on your device screen to write down the words.
  3. Never store these words digitally (no photos, no emails, no cloud storage).
  4. Use the physical recovery cards provided in the box.

Step 5: Security Best Practices

To keep your assets safe for the long term, follow these industry-standard "Cold Storage" rules:

  • Passphrase: For extra security, enable the "Passphrase" feature. This acts as a 25th word that isn't stored on the device.
  • PIN Protection: Set a strong PIN. The device uses a shuffled grid to prevent screen-logging software from tracking your input.
  • Verify Addresses: Always compare the receiving address on your computer screen with the one displayed on your Trezor device screen.

Long-term Maintenance

Regularly check for updates in Trezor Suite. Security is an evolving landscape, and keeping your firmware up to date ensures you are protected against the latest known vulnerabilities.

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