Trezor.io/Start® | Starting Up Your Device | Trezor®
Trezor.io/Start® guides you through the secure setup of your Trezor® hardware wallet, ensuring your crypto assets are protected from the very beginning.
Why Trezor.io/Start® is essential
Using Trezor.io/Start® guarantees your device is authentic and securely initialized. This prevents unauthorized access, malware interference, and phishing attacks during setup.
- Secure device initialization and recovery seed generation.
- Verified firmware installation for authenticity.
- Integration with Trezor Suite for secure portfolio management.
Step-by-Step Setup via Trezor.io/Start®
- Connect your Trezor® device via USB or USB-C.
- Navigate to https://trezor.io/start and follow the guided setup instructions.
- Create a strong PIN to secure your device.
- Write down your recovery seed on the supplied recovery card and store it offline.
- Verify your recovery seed to ensure correctness before completing setup.
Security Tips During Setup
- Only use official Trezor® software and avoid third-party downloads.
- Keep your recovery seed offline and never share it digitally.
- Regularly update firmware via Trezor.io/Start® for enhanced security.
Troubleshooting Trezor.io/Start® Issues
- Device not detected: reconnect or try a different USB port.
- Firmware update problems: ensure a stable internet connection and restart the device.
- Seed verification failed: restart setup and verify the seed carefully.