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Your journey begins at Trezor.io/start. Before you even plug in your device, it is critical to inspect the physical packaging. Every Trezor device comes with a tamper-evident holographic seal. If this seal appears broken or manipulated, do not use the device and contact official support immediately. Security starts with the physical integrity of your hardware.
Inside the box, you will find the device, a USB cable, recovery seed cards, and stickers. Ensure you have everything before proceeding. The simplicity of the Trezor design is its strength—no batteries, no complex moving parts, just a secure enclave for your digital wealth.
Trezor Suite is the command center for your hardware wallet. Navigate to the official download page and select the version compatible with your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux). We highly recommend using the desktop application over the web version for enhanced privacy and security features, such as Tor integration and native coin management.
Once installed, launch the application and connect your Trezor device using the provided USB cable. The Suite will automatically detect your device and guide you through the firmware installation. This step ensures your device is running the latest security patches and features.
This is the most important step in the setup process. You will be asked to "Create a new wallet." Your Trezor will generate a unique 12 or 24-word recovery seed. This seed is the master key to all your funds. If your device is lost, stolen, or broken, this seed is the only way to recover your assets.
Never type your recovery seed into a computer, phone, or any digital device. Never take a photo of it. Write it down on the provided physical cards and store them in a secure, fireproof location. Anyone with access to these words has full control over your money.
After writing down the seed, the device will ask you to verify it by selecting specific words. This ensures you have recorded it accurately. Take your time; there is no rush when it comes to securing your life savings.
Your PIN protects your device from unauthorized physical access. Trezor uses a unique grid-based entry system that prevents keyloggers from capturing your code. When you set your PIN, the numbers will appear on the device screen, and you will click the corresponding positions on your computer screen.
Choose a PIN that is easy for you to remember but impossible for others to guess. Avoid simple sequences like "1234" or "0000." A strong PIN adds a vital layer of defense if your device ever falls into the wrong hands.
With your wallet set up, you can now add accounts for various cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and thousands of others. In Trezor Suite, click on the "Accounts" tab and select the assets you wish to manage. You can receive funds by generating a "Receive" address, which you must always verify on the physical device screen before sharing.
To send funds, you will enter the recipient's address and the amount in the Suite. The transaction must then be physically confirmed on your Trezor device. This "What You See Is What You Get" (WYSIWYG) feature ensures that even if your computer is compromised, a hacker cannot change the destination or amount of your transaction without your physical approval.
For users seeking the ultimate level of protection, Trezor supports the "Passphrase" feature (BIP39). A passphrase is an optional 13th or 25th word that you choose yourself. Unlike the recovery seed, it is not stored on the device. Each unique passphrase creates an entirely different wallet.
This provides "plausible deniability." You can keep a small amount of funds in your main wallet (protected only by the seed) and your significant holdings in a passphrase-protected hidden wallet. If someone forces you to unlock your device, they will only see the main wallet. However, remember: if you forget your passphrase, your funds are lost forever. There is no "forgot password" button in the world of decentralized finance.
Always double-check addresses on your Trezor device screen before confirming any transaction.
Never share your recovery seed or passphrase with anyone, including people claiming to be Trezor support.
Keep your Trezor Suite and device firmware up to date to benefit from the latest security enhancements.
Store your device and recovery seed in separate, secure locations to prevent a single point of failure.
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