Starting® Up Your Crypto Account® — Secure, Private, Yours
Congratulations on taking the first step toward full control over your cryptocurrency. With Trezor.io/Start, you can initialize your hardware wallet, manage your digital assets, and enjoy peace of mind knowing your private keys are always yours.
This guide is built for everyone — whether you're setting up a hardware wallet for the first time or restoring an existing one. We'll walk you through each critical step with tips for keeping your crypto safe.
Open your browser and go to trezor.io/start. If the site prompts you to download Trezor Suite or guides you toward device setup, you're in the right place.
Be sure the site is secured (look for the padlock in your browser) and avoid clicking on links from emails or unknown sources to reach this page.
Once on the official page, download the Trezor Suite app for your operating system. This app acts as your control center — you’ll use it for firmware updates, wallet initialization, and ongoing crypto management.
If you prefer, you can also use the web‑version, but desktop tends to provide more stable and secure performance.
Connect your Trezor via USB. In Trezor Suite, follow the prompts to initialize your device. This includes installing latest firmware (if not already installed), and choosing whether to create a new wallet or restore an old one.
When creating a new wallet, a recovery seed (usually 12–24 words) will be generated — write it down carefully and store it offline. Do not photograph or type it into any computer.
After you have backed up your seed, you'll set up a PIN on the device. This PIN protects access if someone physically obtains your Trezor without your seed.
Additionally, Trezor offers an optional passphrase feature — when enabled, it acts like a hidden second wallet. Only enable if you understand how it works, and remember the passphrase, since recovery depends on it.
Once setup is done, open the “Accounts” section in the Suite. You can add supported cryptocurrencies (BTC, ETH, ERC‑20 tokens, ADA, LTC, etc.). Your balances will sync once the network confirms transactions.
To receive funds, use the “Receive” tab, copy your wallet address, and always verify it on your Trezor device screen. To send funds, enter the recipient address, confirm all details on screen, then approve the transfer on the device.
Once everything is set up, your Trezor hardware wallet + Trezor Suite combo allows you to:
If you lose the seed, you lose access. The seed is the only way to recover your funds on a new device. Always back it up securely and in multiple physical locations.
Yes — Trezor Suite is developed by Trezor / SatoshiLabs, with open‑source firmware. All critical operations like transaction signing happen on your Trezor device, not on your computer. Your private keys never leave the device.
Yes. You can use Trezor Suite on multiple machines. The device (hardware wallet) is what matters; every time you connect, you'll use your PIN and potentially passphrase. The seed backup ensures recovery if something happens.
On average, initial setup takes around 10‑15 minutes if you have everything ready (device, USB cable, and seed backup materials).