Welcome. This presentation walks you through the essential steps to start a Trezor device securely, covering setup, safety best practices, and daily usage tips. Use this as a quick reference to make your first run smooth while keeping your crypto and secrets offline and protected.
Hardware wallets store private keys in a tamper-proof environment. Unlike software wallets on phones or desktops, hardware devices isolate signing operations and never expose secret keys to the internet. This drastically reduces the attack surface for phishing, malware, and cloud breaches.
When you receive your Trezor, inspect the box and tamper seals. Authentic devices include manufacturer packaging and sealed accessories. If anything looks altered, contact official support and avoid connecting the device until verified.
Always use the official start page: trezor.io/start
Follow on-screen instructions at the official start page. Create a strong PIN using your device, not your computer. The PIN prevents unauthorized use if someone gains physical access to your device. Avoid predictable numbers and never store the PIN in plaintext.
During setup, Trezor will display a recovery seed — write it on the included card or a metal backup. This seed is the single most important item: anyone who has it can restore your funds. Never photograph, type, or store the seed online.
When sending assets, always verify recipient addresses on the device screen — not just on your computer. Trezor shows transaction details for manual confirmation before signing. This prevents UI-level attacks that may alter addresses or amounts.
Keep firmware up to date via the official Trezor Suite or the start portal. Avoid connecting your device to unknown or public machines. Use a dedicated computer where possible and enable full-disk encryption, strong account passwords, and multi-factor authentication for associated services.
If your device is lost or destroyed, restore using your recovery seed on a new Trezor or compatible recovery-capable wallet. If your seed may be compromised, transfer funds to a new wallet and generate a fresh seed as soon as possible.
Trezor supports optional passphrases to create hidden wallets — an advanced layer that augments the recovery seed. Integrate with Trezor Suite, third-party wallets, and dApps securely — always confirm operations on-device. Use advanced features only after understanding their implications for recovery and backup.
This guide covered initial verification, setup, PIN and seed safety, daily usage, and recovery options. For step-by-step interactive setup, visit the official start page and follow on-screen instructions. Stay safe, stay updated, and treat your recovery seed as the ultimate root of trust.
Official start page: trezor.io/start • Office tools: office.com