Official Site® — Trezor Suite® | Getting Started

A friendly, colorful guide to help you set up your Trezor device, install and use Trezor Suite, secure your recovery seed, and manage your crypto with confidence.

Welcome & quick overview

Trezor Suite is the official desktop and web companion application for Trezor hardware wallets. It provides a secure interface for initializing devices, managing multiple cryptocurrency accounts, updating firmware, and signing transactions while keeping your private keys isolated on the hardware device. This guide focuses on practical steps and security best practices so you can start safely.

What you’ll need

  • Your Trezor device and the included USB cable.
  • A desktop or laptop (Windows, macOS, or Linux) with internet access for downloading Trezor Suite and initial setup.
  • Paper and a reliable pen (use the recovery card supplied with the device or a durable alternative).
  • A calm, private space — the setup takes about 10–25 minutes depending on choices.

Step‑by‑step setup

1. Unbox & inspect

Make sure the packaging looks intact and that the tamper evidence (if any) is not compromised. Check the device for physical defects. If something looks suspicious, contact the seller or official support before proceeding.

2. Download Trezor Suite

Download Trezor Suite from the official source. Install the application for your operating system and open it. The Suite will be your central hub for device initialization, firmware updates, account management, and transactions.

3. Connect your Trezor

Use the supplied USB cable to connect the Trezor to your computer. Follow the on‑screen prompts in Trezor Suite. The device will display a welcome screen; confirm that what you see matches the Suite's instructions before continuing.

4. Initialize or recover

Choose to create a new device if you are setting up for the first time, or recover an existing wallet using your recovery seed if you are migrating. If creating new, you will be prompted to select a PIN on the device and then shown a recovery seed (12 or 24 words depending on options).

5. Record your recovery seed

Write the recovery words in order on the recovery card provided. Keep the seed offline and in a secure location. Never photograph or store the seed in cloud services, email, or on your phone. Trezor support will never ask for your seed.

6. Verify & finish

Trezor will ask you to confirm a few words from your seed to ensure correct recording. After verification, finalize setup in Trezor Suite and add accounts for the cryptocurrencies you use.

How Trezor protects your crypto

Trezor stores private keys on the device in a secure environment. When you perform transactions, signatures are created on the device — your private keys never leave it. Trezor Suite prepares the transaction and sends it to the device for signing; you always confirm transaction details on the device screen.

On‑device verification

Confirm addresses and amounts directly on the device display to mitigate malware risks.

Open source

Trezor’s firmware and Suite components are open for community review and audits.

Recovery seed

A human‑readable backup that lets you restore a wallet on any compatible device.

Security best practices

  • Write your recovery seed on paper or a durable plate and store it offline in one or more secure locations.
  • Set a PIN for your device and never share it. Avoid easily guessable PINs like birthdays or sequences.
  • Always download Trezor Suite from the official source and verify any firmware prompts directly on the device.
  • Beware of phishing — double‑check URLs and never input your recovery seed into a website or provide it to anyone.
  • Consider using passphrases (hidden wallets) only if you understand the risks — they add security but increase recovery complexity.

Managing accounts & transactions

After setup, add accounts in Trezor Suite for the coins you want to use. To receive funds, generate an address in Suite and verify it on your device. To send funds, prepare a transaction in Suite; the device will display the transaction details for your confirmation before signing and broadcasting.

Practical tip

When interacting with new services or unfamiliar addresses, send a small test amount first to confirm everything works as expected.

Troubleshooting common issues

Device not recognized

Try a different USB cable or port. Restart Trezor Suite and your computer. Ensure you are using the official Suite version compatible with your device.

Forgot PIN

If you forget your PIN, you will need to perform a factory reset and restore from your recovery seed. Only reset if you have the seed stored securely.

Suspicious prompts

If Trezor Suite or any website asks for your recovery seed, this is a scam. Disconnect and consult official support resources. Never enter your seed unless you are restoring directly on the device.

Advanced features

For users seeking extra security or flexibility, Trezor supports advanced workflows: passphrase‑protected wallets for plausible deniability and hidden accounts, multi‑signature setups in combination with other hardware wallets for shared custody, and integrations with third‑party dApps for DeFi/ NFTs — always verify on‑device and prefer audited integrations.

Final checklist before you go live

  1. Confirm firmware is up to date and verified through Trezor Suite.
  2. Record the recovery seed and secure it offline (multiple secure locations recommended).
  3. Set a device PIN and test a small transaction to ensure workflow correctness.
  4. Consider a secondary backup or multisig for large portfolios.
  5. Keep software (Suite and OS) updated and never enter seeds online.