Official-style onboarding — tailored for U.S. users

Start at trezor.io/start — From unboxing to secure use

This guide mirrors the trezor.io/start flow: step-by-step initialization, security best practices, and practical tips to keep your crypto safe. Ideal for individuals and businesses in the United States who want a clear, searchable start page for device setup and ongoing security.

Begin Setup Security Best Practices

Step-by-step Setup (trezor.io/start)

1
Unbox & Inspect

Verify seals and tamper-evident packaging before powering the device. If packaging looks altered, contact the vendor.

2
Visit trezor.io/start

Open a modern browser on a secure machine and go to trezor.io/start. Follow the official prompts to download the necessary web app or helper (e.g., Bridge).

3
Initialize Device

Set a new PIN and write down the recovery seed on the supplied card — offline. Do not take photos of the seed or store it digitally.

4
Confirm & Update

After initialization, check for firmware updates through the web app and apply them. Keep firmware and companion apps current.

5
Practice Recovery

Test restoring a wallet in an air-gapped environment or on a spare device — with non-critical funds — to ensure your seed is correct.

Quick CLI hint (advanced users)

# On macOS (Homebrew users)
brew install --cask trezor-suite
# For Bridge, follow prompts on trezor.io/start

Security Best Practices

  • Never share your recovery seed with anyone; treat it as the highest-security secret.
  • Use a strong PIN and enable passphrase features if you understand the trade-offs.
  • Keep a clean, offline backup of the recovery seed; consider steel backups for disaster resilience.
  • For businesses: enforce asset-management policies, periodic audits, and least-privilege access to signing operations.

This page provides practical, general guidance. For legal or security-critical operations consult professionals.

Troubleshooting — Common Start Issues

Nothing happens when I connect the device

Try a different USB cable, unlock the device screen, and ensure you followed instructions on trezor.io/start. For desktop, install any helper apps recommended on the start page.

I lost my recovery seed — what now?

If the seed is lost and you cannot unlock the device, funds may be unrecoverable. If you still have the device unlocked, move funds to a new wallet and securely create a new seed immediately.

Is trezor.io/start the official setup?

Yes — the URL is commonly used as the official onboarding entry point. Always verify the domain is exactly trezor.io and served over HTTPS.

Structured Data (FAQ)

This page includes FAQ schema to improve discoverability for common questions about trezor.io/start.