The official guide to powering, protecting, and personalizing your Trezor experience.
Congratulations on choosing the Trezor hardware wallet! This guide is your first stop in securely setting up and managing your digital assets. At Trezor.io/Start, users are guided step-by-step through initializing their device, understanding seed recovery, installing firmware, and linking with Trezor Suite. This resource is not just a manual—it’s a security foundation.
Setting up your Trezor for the first time is simple, but each step matters for your security. Here’s the overview:
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Digital wealth is only as safe as the practices you follow. Trezor’s philosophy is "Don’t trust, verify." This section expands into subtopics like threat models, phishing attacks, firmware authenticity, and the mathematics of cryptography. (Content continues with detailed explanations, case studies, and practical advice.)
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You only need internet to download Trezor Suite or Bridge. Your private keys remain offline at all times.
You can restore access to your funds with your recovery seed on a new Trezor device.
No. Skipping this step risks permanent loss of your funds if the device is damaged or lost.
Trezor periodically releases security updates. Always verify updates through official channels.
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