Welcome to Your New Trezor: Let’s Begin Together

Hello there, and congratulations. That compact device in your hands represents more than technology—it’s your personal gateway to financial sovereignty. Whether you’re new to cryptocurrency or a seasoned enthusiast, setting up your first hardware wallet is a meaningful step. This page is your dedicated companion, designed to walk with you through every step—from unboxing to your first secure transaction. Let’s begin this journey, one clear step at a time.

A Quick Note Before We Start: Security and simplicity aren’t opposites. With Trezor, they work hand-in-hand. There’s no rush here. Take your time, read carefully, and know that you’re building a foundation of safety that will last for years.

First Impressions: Unboxing & Verification

Let’s open the box together. Inside, you should find:

Your Trezor Device (the sleek Model T with touchscreen, or the iconic Model One with its two buttons)
A USB-C Cable (or Micro-USB for Model One)
Your Recovery Seed Card – This isn’t just paper; it’s your ultimate backup. Handle it with respect.
Trezor Stickers & a Lanyard – For adding personality to your security.
A Quick Start Guide

Your First Security Duty: Examine your Trezor closely. Focus on the holographic security seal covering the USB port. This seal features a unique, tamper-evident pattern. It should be fully intact, with no signs of peeling, scratching, or reapplying. If anything looks suspicious, stop immediately and contact our support team. This seal is your first guarantee that your device is genuine and has never been accessed. Trust begins here.

The Setup Path: Your 20-Minute Journey to Peace of Mind

Think of this process as building your digital fortress. We’ll start with the foundation and work our way up, ensuring everything is solid and secure.

Step 1: Connect & Discover Trezor Suite

Plug your Trezor into your computer’s USB port. Now, open your favorite browser and navigate to suite.trezor.io. This is where you’ll download Trezor Suite, our dedicated desktop application. It’s the secure command center for all your crypto activities.

Why Trezor Suite? Unlike browser extensions, Suite runs directly on your computer, offering superior privacy, advanced features like detailed transaction labeling and CoinJoin, and an interface designed specifically for your Trezor. It’s the heart of your secure crypto experience.

Step 2: Install the Firmware – Your Device’s Core

When Suite recognizes your new Trezor, it will prompt you to install the latest firmware. Consider firmware your device’s personality and intelligence—it defines everything it can do and how securely it operates.

Simply click “Install” and watch the progress bar on your Trezor’s screen.
Please keep the device connected. This process only takes a moment.
Firmware updates are how we continuously improve your security and add new features. Accepting them is a key habit of a savvy crypto custodian.

Step 3: The Heart of Security: Your Recovery Seed

This is the most critical moment in your setup. Your Trezor is about to generate a unique sequence of words—your Recovery Seed Phrase. This phrase is the master key to everything.

The words will appear one by one, exclusively on your Trezor’s display. Look only at your device. This secret is for your eyes only.
Take your Recovery Seed Card. Using a reliable pen, write down each word neatly and in the exact order shown.
Perform a verification check. Trezor will ask you to confirm random words from the list. This ensures you’ve recorded them correctly.
Breathe, and check your work one more time. Is your handwriting clear? Are the words correctly spelled?

Your Seed Phrase is Sacred. Treat It That Way.

The Non-Negotiable Rules:

It Must Stay Offline. Never digitize it. No photos, no cloud storage, no typing into notes apps. Ever.
It Requires Physical Security. Store the card in a secure place—a fireproof safe or a safety deposit box is ideal. For extra security, consider splitting it between two trusted locations.
It Holds Ultimate Power. This phrase can restore your entire wallet. Lose it, and your funds are lost forever. Protect it, and your assets are secure for a lifetime.

Step 4: Create Your PIN – The Physical Lock

Now, add a PIN code to your device. You’ll see a number grid in Trezor Suite, but your Trezor’s screen will tell you which positions to select.

For example: If your Trezor shows [1, 5, 9], you click the numbers in the 1st, 5th, and 9th positions on Suite’s grid.
This clever “randomized matrix” system means that even if malware is recording your screen, it cannot learn your true PIN.

Choose a PIN you can remember but that isn’t obvious. This PIN protects your device if it’s ever physically lost.

Step 5: Enter Your Dashboard – Welcome Home

Setup is complete! You’ll now be welcomed into the clean, intuitive dashboard of Trezor Suite.

Take a moment to appreciate what you’ve done. You’ve successfully established true self-custody.

From your dashboard, you can:

View Your Portfolio at a glance.
Receive Crypto: Click “Receive” to get a deposit address. Always, without fail, verify that this address matches the one displayed on your Trezor screen. This final check defeats any sophisticated malware.
Send Crypto: Initiate a transaction in Suite, then review and confirm every detail on your Trezor’s screen before physically pressing the button to sign. This is the core promise—your private keys never leave the safety of the device.

Why This Matters: The Shift to True Ownership

Before today, if you held crypto on an exchange, you were trusting a company with your assets. You were given an IOU. With your Trezor setup, that model is flipped on its head.

You are now the custodian. Your Trezor is an air-gapped vault. It generates keys offline, signs transactions offline, and only communicates the necessary public data. This isn’t just a technical detail—it’s a philosophical shift toward independence and resilience. You’ve chosen to trust technology and your own diligence over a third party.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What happens if I lose my Trezor or it breaks?
Your cryptocurrency isn’t stored on the device; it’s on the blockchain. Your Trezor simply manages the keys. To recover, get a new Trezor (or use a compatible software wallet temporarily), select “Recover Wallet,” and enter your handwritten seed phrase. Your complete wallet with all its history and assets will be restored. This is why your seed is everything.

Q2: Does one seed phrase work for all the different cryptocurrencies?
Yes. Your single recovery seed phrase is the master key that generates all the private keys for every supported asset (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.) in your wallet. One backup protects your entire multi-coin portfolio.

Q3: How do I update my device, and is it safe?
Update the firmware whenever Trezor Suite notifies you. We release updates for critical security patches and new features. The process is safe—your seed and funds remain secure. Just follow the on-screen prompts and do not unplug your device during the update.

Q4: I forgot my PIN. Have I lost my crypto?
Absolutely not. The PIN only protects the physical device. After 16 incorrect attempts, the device wipes itself as a security feature. You then restore it using your recovery seed phrase. You cannot retrieve a forgotten PIN, but you can always restore access with your seed.

Q5: Can I use my Trezor with other software, like MetaMask?
Yes. While Trezor Suite offers the best integrated experience, your device works with many reputable third-party wallets. For example, you can connect it to MetaMask to secure your Ethereum and ERC-20 tokens, using your Trezor to confirm every transaction. This gives you flexibility without compromising security.

Q6: What’s the one thing I should never, ever do?
Digitize your recovery seed phrase. Taking a photo, saving it in a cloud document, or emailing it to yourself creates a permanent, hackable copy. The only safe record is the one you made by hand on your Recovery Seed Card. Protect the physical card.

Your Journey as a Custodian Begins Now

Setting up your Trezor is more than a checklist; it’s an initiation into a new way of managing value. You’ve moved from theory to practice, from reliance to responsibility.

You are now in control. We encourage you to explore Trezor Suite, send a small test transaction, and visit our Learn platform to deepen your understanding. Security is an ongoing practice, and you’ve just mastered the most important lesson.

Welcome to the community of self-custodians. Your security is our mission.