Nature rewards steady habits, and so does self-custody. Beginning at trezor.io/start ensures your Trezor hardware wallet is initialized correctly with verified firmware and a recovery seed you create offline. This calm, eco-themed guide keeps the instructions simple. You’ll learn to set a strong PIN, enable an optional passphrase, and check every address on your device screen before you send. With small, consistent steps, your long-term savings can weather volatility and scams alike.
Start SetupFake setup pages harvest seed phrases. The official trezor.io/start flow checks your firmware and guides you through Trezor Suite downloads for your model. It ensures the most sensitive actions happen offline on your device. You’ll build healthy security habits without overwhelm.
Plug in your device, open Suite from trezor.io/start, and follow the prompts shown on the hardware screen.
Write the 12/24 words on paper—neatly and completely. No photos, screenshots, or cloud storage.
Use a long PIN and optionally enable a passphrase to create a hidden wallet only you can access.
Yes. Use your seed via trezor.io/start to restore. If you used a passphrase, you’ll need that exact passphrase to access that wallet.
Click “receive” in Suite and confirm the address on your Trezor screen. Only trust the device display.
Hardware wallets isolate keys from malware. With good habits, risk falls dramatically compared to purely software wallets.