Introduction
Welcome to the complete Trezor setup guide! This guide will walk you through unboxing, setting up your device, securing your wallet, and using it safely. By following these steps, your crypto assets will remain protected offline.
Unboxing Your Trezor
Upon receiving your Trezor device:
- Check the packaging and holographic seal to verify authenticity.
- Ensure all accessories are included (USB cable, recovery card, user manual).
- Do not connect the device before verifying the seal.
💡 Tip: Only use the official USB cable included to avoid tampering.
Initial Device Setup
- Connect the Trezor to your computer using the supplied USB cable.
- Visit the official Trezor Start page.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to initialize the device.
- Create a PIN for device access. Remember, the PIN is entered on the device itself.
- Write down your recovery seed on the supplied recovery card.
⚠️ Never take a photo or store your recovery seed digitally. Keep it offline and secure.
Wallet Setup and Software
Download the official Trezor Suite or use the web wallet interface for accessing your Trezor.
- Install Trezor Suite from suite.trezor.io.
- Connect your Trezor and verify device fingerprint on the software.
- Create or restore a wallet using your recovery seed.
Security Best Practices
- Always update firmware via official channels.
- Use passphrases for additional security layers.
- Consider using multiple devices for larger holdings (multi-sig setups).
- Store recovery seed in multiple secure offline locations.
🔐 Security is a process, not a single step. Regularly review and update your security practices.
Advanced Tips
- Use a dedicated computer for high-value transactions.
- Verify recipient addresses carefully to avoid phishing.
- Split assets across multiple wallets for redundancy.
- Document and label each wallet for easy management.