Getting Started with Trezor: First Steps at Trezor.io/start

Welcome to the hardware-wallet life — short, focused, and very worth it. When you first land on Trezor.io/start, the goal is simple: get your Trezor connected, install firmware, and create a secure wallet backup so you control your crypto private keys (not an exchange). The official start page walks you through these steps and estimates the whole thing takes about 15 minutes — but take the time to do it carefully. Trezor

Begin by checking the box. No, not literally — check the packaging and holographic seal for tamper signs. If anything looks off, don’t use the device and contact Trezor support. Once you’re satisfied, plug the device into your computer and open Trezor Suite (the official app). Trezor Suite will guide you through device authentication and the firmware install (many Trezor devices ship with no firmware installed — the Suite will install the latest for you). Trezor+1

When the device is ready, the Suite will prompt you to create a wallet backup (previously called recovery seed). Write the words the device shows on its screen on the supplied recovery cards — offline, by hand, and stored somewhere safe. Trezor recommends treating the backup like the keys to a safe: offline, hidden, and not in a digital file. After backup, you’ll set a PIN to protect the physical device. If you lose the PIN and still have the backup, you can recover your wallet; if you lose both, your assets are lost. Trezor

Two quick setup tips: first, follow every confirmation on the hardware screen rather than the computer screen — the device display is the source-of-truth. Second, when creating backups, never photograph, copy to cloud storage, or type the words into a computer. Physical, offline storage + redundancy (two locations, ideally) is the safest practice.

After setup, test with a small transaction. Send a tiny amount from an exchange or hot wallet to an address generated by the Trezor — confirm it arrives and that you can sign a transaction from the Suite. Once comfortable, gradually move larger balances.

If the official walkthrough feels intimidating, Trezor offers a Trezor Expert onboarding session (a paid 1:1 guide) to walk you through setup step-by-step. But many users find the Suite’s guided flow enough. Trezor

Bottom line: Trezor.io/start is the gateway to taking custody of your crypto. The practice is simple but the consequences are serious — be deliberate, verify authenticity, keep backups offline, and only then move funds. When in doubt, refer to the official guides and support pages — they’re the authoritative source for firmware updates, device checks, and recovery procedures.