How to Use trezor.io/start: Quick, Secure Trezor Setup

Set up your Trezor hardware wallet in minutes and protect your crypto with best-practice security.

Why start at trezor.io/start?

When you unbox a Trezor device, trezor.io/start is the official onboarding portal designed to walk you through everything — from downloading the Trezor Suite app to creating a secure wallet backup. The guided flow simplifies firmware checks, PIN creation, and wallet backup so you don’t miss any critical security steps.

What you’ll need before you begin

Your Trezor device (Model One, Model T, Safe models, etc.).
A computer with a USB port (or compatible mobile option).
A secure, private place to write down your wallet backup and PIN.
A few minutes — most users finish setup in about 15 minutes.

Step-by-step: Setting up your Trezor via trezor.io/start

1. Visit trezor.io/start and choose your flow

Open your browser and go to trezor.io/start. You’ll be offered the option to download the Trezor Suite desktop app for the best experience or continue in the browser web app. Choose the option that fits your workflow.

2. Install and open Trezor Suite

Download and install Trezor Suite (or use the web app). The Suite app performs device authenticity checks and guides you through firmware updates if needed.

3. Connect your device and follow the prompts

Plug in your Trezor and follow on-screen instructions: confirm device authenticity, set a PIN, and create a wallet backup (sometimes called a wallet backup instead of “recovery seed”). Be sure to store backup words in a safe, offline location — never digitally or in cloud storage.

4. Move assets to your Trezor

Once setup completes, you can generate receive addresses and transfer crypto from exchanges or software wallets into your device-managed accounts. Treat your Trezor as the secure offline vault for your private keys.

Security best practices

Always verify device authenticity before entering any sensitive information.
Write down your wallet backup on physical paper (or a metal backup) and store copies in secure, separate locations.
Never share your PIN or backup words with anyone — Trezor support will never ask for them.
Keep firmware & software updated via Trezor Suite to receive security fixes and improvements.

Need extra help?

If you prefer one-on-one guidance, there are official expert onboarding sessions and comprehensive guides to each Trezor model that walk through device-specific steps, including the Safe family and Model One / Model T instructions.