Trezor.io/Start | Starting® Up® Your® Device® with Handling Your …

A concise, practical guide to unboxing, initializing, and safely handling your Trezor hardware wallet.

Introduction

Welcome! This short presentation (≈800 words) guides you through the first-time setup and day-to-day handling of your Trezor device. It focuses on secure practices, simple steps, and official resources so you can manage your crypto confidently.

Getting started — Step by step

1. Unbox & inspect

On arrival, check tamper seals and packaging. If anything looks altered, contact support immediately. Keep the box and recovery card for reference.

2. Connect & open

  1. Connect your Trezor using the supplied USB cable to a trusted computer.
  2. Open Trezor Suite at Trezor.io/start — this official app will walk you through firmware checks and initialization.

3. Firmware & verification

Always allow the device to update its firmware through the official app. The device will display a fingerprint; verify it matches the fingerprint shown in Trezor Suite before continuing.

4. Create or recover a wallet

Follow on-screen steps to create a new wallet or recover an existing one using your 12/24-word recovery phrase. Never save the phrase digitally; write it on the provided card and store it in a secure place.

Handling & daily use

Basic rules

  • Do not share your recovery phrase with anyone.
  • Only plug your Trezor into trusted devices and avoid public chargers or unknown USB ports.
  • Use a strong PIN and enable passphrase protection if you need extra isolation.

Routine tasks

For sending funds, review every address on the device screen and confirm amounts on the hardware — this prevents remote tampering. For receiving, generate fresh addresses from the device to improve privacy.

Security tips & recovery

Keep physical backups

Store the recovery card in at least one secure, separate location (e.g., a safe or bank deposit box). Consider a steel backup for long-term durability against fire/water.

What to do if compromised

If you suspect your device or environment is compromised, move your funds to a new wallet with a newly generated recovery phrase using a different, secure device. Contact official support for guidance.

Official resources (10 links)

Below are 10 official Trezor pages and helpful resources. Links are color-coded for easy scanning:

Closing & next steps

You're now ready to use your Trezor device. Start small — transfer a small test amount first — and only increase as you confirm everything works smoothly. Bookmark the official links above and revisit the security page regularly.