As the cryptocurrency ecosystem grows, so does the need for robust security. Digital assets, unlike traditional bank accounts, are not protected by institutions. This means the responsibility of keeping your cryptocurrencies safe lies entirely in your hands.
Trézór®, a pioneer in hardware wallets, offers industry-leading security and user-friendly tools to help protect your digital wealth. This guide, based on the official onboarding process at Trezor.io/Start, walks you step-by-step through setting up your Trézór® hardware wallet—whether you’re a beginner or experienced investor.
Trézór® was developed by SatoshiLabs in 2013 and was the first commercially available Bitcoin hardware wallet. It now supports Bitcoin, Ethereum, ERC-20 tokens, and hundreds of other digital assets, with constant software updates for new coins and features.
With two main models—Trezor Model One and the premium Trezor Model T—users can choose the device that best suits their needs. The key principle behind Trézór® is that private keys never leave the device, providing a completely offline, hacker-resistant solution.
Digital currencies stored on exchanges or hot wallets (online wallets) are vulnerable to phishing, malware, exchange hacks, and human error. Trézór® eliminates these risks by storing your private keys offline.
Benefits of Trézór® include:
When you receive your Trézór® device, check the contents of the package. You should find:
Before proceeding, inspect the holographic seals. If they appear broken, tampered with, or missing, contact Trézór support immediately. A compromised device could be unsafe to use.
Your journey begins at the official setup page: https://trezor.io/start
This page ensures:
Avoid third-party YouTube videos or tutorial websites that may contain misleading or malicious links.
Trezor Suite is the official application for managing your wallet.
Once installed, open the Suite and connect your Trézór® to your computer using the USB cable.
💡 Pro Tip: Always install Suite directly from the official site. Bookmark the correct link to avoid phishing attempts.
Your device may not ship with the latest firmware. On first use, Trezor Suite will prompt you to install or update the firmware.
⚠️ Important: Never disconnect the device during a firmware update.
Firmware updates are critical—they include security patches, feature updates, and performance improvements.
Once your device is initialized, you’ll choose one of two options:
If you have an existing wallet (from another Trézór or compatible hardware/software wallet):
The PIN is an essential layer of protection in case your device falls into the wrong hands.
🔒 If your PIN is entered incorrectly multiple times, the device will reset, requiring seed phrase recovery.
For experienced users, Trézór® supports passphrase protection. This adds a custom word or phrase that acts like a "25th word" to your recovery seed.
Each passphrase generates a completely separate wallet. Without it, your assets remain invisible and inaccessible—even if your seed phrase is compromised.
Your Trézór® is now fully set up. You can begin sending, receiving, and managing your cryptocurrency assets.
Trézór® supports over 1000 digital assets, including:
Some assets require third-party wallets (e.g., MetaMask) to be used with your Trézór for full compatibility.
Security is only as good as your habits. Here are essential practices to follow:
If you need to wipe your device (selling, gifting, or troubleshooting):
Wiping a device does not delete your wallet, as long as you have your seed phrase safely stored.
If your Trézór is lost, damaged, or stolen, your funds remain safe.
As long as your seed phrase is intact, your crypto can always be restored.
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