Trezor Start — Official Trezor® Setup & Quickstart Guide

H2 — What is Trezor Start?

“Trezor Start” (accessible at trezor.io/start) is the official launch page and guided setup provided by SatoshiLabs for the Trezor hardware wallet family. It contains the official installer, simple setup steps, recovery guidance, and links to documentation and support. Use it whenever you start with a new Trezor device or when you need to reinstall the official software.

H3 — Before you begin (Checklist)

• Unbox only the device you ordered; verify the tamper-evident seal.
• Have a clean computer with a supported browser (Chrome, Edge, or Firefox recommended).
• Use the official start link: https://trezor.io/start — never a third-party site.
• Write down your recovery seed on the included recovery card — never store it digitally.

H4 — Quickstart: 5-minute walk-through

1. Open trezor.io/start and choose your device model.
2. Install Trezor Suite if prompted (or use the web-based flow on the start page).
3. Connect your Trezor via USB and follow the on-screen prompts to create a new wallet.
4. Write down the recovery seed (24 words for Model T, usually 12–24 for One depending on setup).
5. Confirm the seed on the device — then set a device PIN for daily use.

Important: The official start flow on trezor.io/start will guide you through firmware updates and authenticity checks. Do not skip those steps.

H4 — Step-by-step expanded setup (H5 details)

H5: 1) Verify package and device

Inspect the packaging and the tamper-evident seal. If anything looks altered, contact official Trezor support before proceeding.

H5: 2) Visit the official start page

Open https://trezor.io/start — the page will detect your device and present the correct installer and guided flow.

H5: 3) Install and update

Install Trezor Suite or use the browser interface. The flow commonly prompts a firmware update — allow it and wait for the device to complete the process.

H5: 4) Create your wallet and seed

Follow the on-screen prompts to generate your recovery seed. Use the physical recovery card included in the box and store the written seed in a secure place offline. Never photograph or store the seed in a cloud service.

H5: 5) Set PIN and passphrase (optional)

Choose a PIN for everyday protection. For advanced users, Trezor supports a passphrase (BIP39 passphrase) which acts as an additional secret—treat it carefully; losing it means losing access to funds in that hidden wallet.

H3 — Safety & Best Practices

• Always use trezor.io/start for downloads and official instructions.
• Do not buy used or second-hand devices for significant holdings unless you can factory-reset and verify integrity.
• Never share your recovery seed or PIN with anyone.
• Consider storing your seed in multiple physical locations (split or metallized backups for long-term storage).

H3 — Troubleshooting: common issues

H5: Device not detected

Try a different USB cable, a different USB port, or a different computer. Ensure you are not using a USB hub that blocks data lines. Also confirm your browser supports the device (Chrome, Firefox, Edge).

H5: Firmware update failed

Disconnect and reconnect, try the official desktop Suite if the web flow fails, and follow the recovery instructions on trezor.io/start. If the device remains unresponsive, contact official support.