Official getting‑started walkthrough • Colorful HTML format • Headings h1–h5
Welcome! This presentation guides you through a secure, step‑by‑step startup of your Trezor hardware wallet using the official onboarding portal. You’ll learn how to verify packaging integrity, connect your device, install Trezor Suite, generate and back up your recovery seed, enable protections like a PIN and optional passphrase, and confidently make your first verified transaction. Clear milestones, short checklists, and helpful warnings are included so you can move quickly without skipping critical safety steps.
The onboarding flow at Trezor.io/Start ensures your first interaction with the device happens in a trusted environment. It points you to authentic software, confirms firmware status, and explains the recovery process with plain‑language cues. Using the official portal reduces the chance of phishing, counterfeit apps, or outdated instructions. In short: this is your secure launch pad, designed to make right decisions the default. Keep this page open while you work through the steps below.
Check that the packaging looks intact and consistent with Trezor’s guidelines. If the seal is tampered with, stop and contact support before plugging anything in. Counterfeit and modified devices are rare but worth guarding against.
Plug the device into your computer. Use the USB cable from the box where possible. Then open the official onboarding site below. Keep the page in the foreground so you can follow each prompt in order.
Use the installer linked from the portal to avoid fake look‑alikes. Desktop Suite offers the best device integration, reliable updates, and a clean interface for managing multiple accounts and coins. After installation, launch Suite and keep it updated.
Follow the on‑screen wizard to initialize. If the device asks you to confirm on the hardware screen, read carefully and approve only when the text matches what you intend. During setup, you’ll create a PIN; choose a number you can memorize but others won’t guess.
Write each word clearly on the provided card, in order, and verify using the device’s prompts. Consider making two separate backups and storing them in different physical locations. If you use a metal backup, make sure it’s compatible with your seed length.
Suite will check firmware and guide updates if needed. Authentic firmware ensures seed handling and signing are performed by trusted code.
Generate a receive address in Suite, then verify it on the Trezor screen before sharing. Send a small test amount first to confirm everything is wired correctly, then proceed with your real transfer.
Replace the hardware and restore from your seed using the official flow. Funds live on the blockchain; the device is a secure key holder.
Always trust the device screen. If mismatched, cancel immediately and re‑verify within Suite.
That’s a phishing attempt. Close it, disconnect, and run through checks in Suite.
Not required, but it can substantially improve security for higher‑value holdings. Weigh convenience vs. protection: if you choose to enable it, memorize the phrase like you would a master password and never write it next to your seed.
Yes. Install Suite from the official portal, connect the device, and select restore. Confirm every step on the Trezor screen and verify firmware after the restore completes.
Try a different USB port or cable, ensure you didn’t deny the browser/device permissions, and confirm no security software is blocking the connection. Restart Suite and the computer if needed.
Verify on Device whenever you see an address or a transaction.
Update via Suite only, following official prompts.
Secure Storage for seed (separate, fire‑/water‑resistant if possible).
This page is designed to be print‑friendly. Keep a hard copy in your documentation binder, or export to PDF and store with your device receipts.