Trezor — Official Setup Guide (Presentation)

H1 — Before you begin

Confirm package integrity, choose an installation method (Trezor Suite desktop, Trezor Suite web, or supported browser), and have a pen and the recovery card ready. Trezor devices ship without firmware — you will install firmware during setup. Read all on-screen instructions carefully.

H2 — What you’ll need

Your new Trezor device (Model T, Model One, or Trezor Safe series).
A computer (Windows, macOS, Linux) or a Chrome-based browser for WebUSB.
USB cable supplied with the device.
Physical backup medium (recovery card) and pen. Do not store your recovery seed digitally.

H2 — Step-by-step setup (recommended flow)

Go to the official start page: Visit trezor.io/start and select your device model to begin guided setup.
Download & verify Trezor Suite: Choose desktop or web; the desktop app is recommended for best compatibility. Follow on-screen verification steps.
Plug in the device: Connect your Trezor with the supplied USB cable and follow Suite’s prompts (firmware install, device authentication).
Install firmware: If prompted, install the latest firmware. This is normal and necessary — the device ships without firmware.
Create a new wallet: On the device, choose to create a new wallet; set a PIN when asked.
Write down the recovery seed: The device will display a recovery seed (word list). Copy it to the supplied recovery card(s). Confirm the seed when prompted. Never store the seed on a phone, photo, or online.
Finalize and test: Verify balance and addresses using Trezor Suite; perform a small test transfer before moving large amounts.

H3 — Device checks & authenticity

During initial setup the Suite will perform a device authenticity check; confirm prompts on the device screen. If anything looks tampered with or suspicious, stop and contact official support.

H3 — PIN and passphrase

The device will ask you to create a PIN. Optionally, you can use a passphrase for an additional hidden wallet (advanced users). Be careful: a lost passphrase is equivalent to lost funds if that passphrase is required to open the wallet.

H2 — Recommended security practices (short list)

Never enter your recovery seed into a computer or phone.
Store the recovery seed physically in multiple secure locations if desired (avoid cloud/backups that are accessible online).
Keep firmware and Suite updated from official sources only.
Use official Trezor links — avoid search-engine redirects that might lead to phishing clones.

H3 — Troubleshooting & common prompts

If Trezor Suite reports a connectivity issue, try:

Use a different USB cable/port (avoid hubs when possible).
Install the desktop Suite if web-mode (WebUSB) behaves unexpectedly.
Restart Suite and re-authenticate the device as prompted.

H4 — After setup: moving crypto safely

Start with a small transfer from your exchange to your Trezor address to confirm everything is working. Then proceed to move larger amounts when you are satisfied the wallet and backup are correct.