Welcome. This page is a focused, easy-to-read HTML presentation created to guide you through Trezor.io/Start® | Starting™ Up Your Device | Trezór®. The content below explains purpose, initial preparation, safe startup steps, and helpful tips to keep your hardware wallet secure while getting you transacting with confidence.
Why this matters
A hardware wallet is the most reliable way most users can keep private keys offline. Following the right sequence during the initial startup minimizes risks like accidental exposure of your recovery seed. This presentation emphasizes secure defaults, clarity, and simplicity.
Before you begin — checklist
- Ensure you downloaded software only from Trezor.io/Start® (verify URL and TLS)
- Prepare a clean, private surface and a pen to write down recovery words
- Have a charged computer and a USB cable supplied with the device
- Never take photos of your recovery seed; store it offline
Step-by-step — simplified
Unbox & Inspect
Confirm tamper-evident seals are intact and that package contents match the quick start list. If anything looks suspicious, contact the vendor before proceeding.
Connect the device
Use the supplied cable, connect the Trezór® to your computer. Visit Trezor.io/Start® in a browser — the site will guide you to official software and firmware steps.
Install firmware & software
Follow on-screen prompts to install or update official firmware. Always prefer the on-device confirmation prompts — they are the authoritative source of truth for key actions.
Create your recovery
When prompted, write down the recovery words on the supplied card or a durable metal backup; keep them offline and in a secure place. Do not store digital copies.
Set PIN & test
Select a PIN on-device. Reconnect and perform a small test transaction to ensure everything works as expected before moving larger amounts.
Best practices — quick tips
- Keep firmware updated but verify update notifications on the device screen and official site only.
- Never share your recovery words or PIN over calls, chats, or email — legitimate support will never ask for them.
- Consider using a metal backup to protect against fire, water, and paper decay.
- Split storage is an advanced option: store recovery parts in separate secure locations.
Design choices in this page
This presentation uses a light color palette to reduce visual fatigue and a two-column layout so core content remains central while controls, links and FAQs are available in the side panel. Colors aim for high contrast accessibility and a modern feel that echoes the security-first brand aesthetic of Trezor.io/Start® | Starting™ Up Your Device | Trezór®.
Warnings
Do not follow instructions from unverified social media accounts or emails claiming to be support. If something seems unexpected, disconnect and verify at Trezor.io/Start® or contact official support channels.
Detailed background — how it works (short)
A Trezór® device stores private keys in secure hardware and performs cryptographic signing locally. The host computer or browser never receives your private keys — it only receives signed transactions. This separation reduces exposure to malware and remote theft.
During initial setup you create a recovery seed — typically 12 or 24 words — that is the human-readable representation of your private keys. If the device is lost or damaged, the seed is the only reliable way to restore the wallet onto a new device.
The PIN protects local access to the device, and optional passphrases add a second layer of plausible deniability or additional account separation. Use passphrases carefully — if you lose them you cannot restore access.