Start with Trezor: set up, secure, and use your hardware wallet

A clear, practical walkthrough that gets you from unboxing to confidently securing and transacting with your crypto — without jargon or empty promises.

1. Unbox and verify

Begin by inspecting the seal and included materials. Trezor devices ship without preinstalled recovery seeds. For safety, only use the official start page and the official Trezor Suite app. Keep packaging and serial numbers for your records.

2. Initialize offline — choose a strong PIN

Connect the device and follow the on-screen prompts. Choose a PIN you can remember but others cannot guess. The device never reveals your private keys; a PIN protects access even if the device is lost or stolen.

3. Create and secure your recovery seed

Write your recovery seed on the supplied card or a stainless steel backup. Store it offline, in a secure location separate from the device. Anyone with the seed can recover your funds — treat it like the master key to your money.

4. Use with confidence

Install Trezor Suite or connect to a trusted compatible wallet. Always verify the transaction details on the device screen before approving. This on-device verification prevents malicious computers from tricking you into signing unwanted transactions.

5. Best practices & recovery planning

Keep multiple geographically separated backups if you manage significant funds. Practice a recovery on an unused device to ensure your seed works. Consider a passphrase (advanced feature) only if you understand its implications: it increases security but adds complexity for backups.