Getting Started — Official Site® | Trezor Suite®
Welcome to the Official Site® Getting Started guide for Trezor Suite®. This page helps you set up your hardware wallet, initialize the secure wallet, protect private keys, use cold storage, create backup recovery seeds, and manage Bitcoin, Ethereum and tokens with confidence. Follow these practical, security-first steps to make your first transactions and maintain strong crypto security.
1. Download & verify — Official Site
Always download Trezor Suite from the Official Site® or the verified app distribution. Verify the download signature to ensure you have authentic, untampered software.
- Visit the Official Site® and choose the Trezor Suite download for your operating system.
- Verify checksums or use the signed release notes where available — this prevents tampered installers and reinforces crypto security.
2. Connect your hardware wallet
Connect your Trezor device to your computer or use the supported web-based client. The secure wallet interface in Trezor Suite will guide you through device initialization.
- Power on and connect your hardware wallet to your machine.
- Open Trezor Suite from the Official Site® download or the verified web client.
- Follow on-screen prompts to create or restore a wallet.
3. Create a recovery seed (backup recovery)
Your recovery seed is the backup recovery method for your private keys. Write it down and store it offline in at least two secure locations. Never store seeds digitally or share them.
- Record the 12-24 recovery words exactly as shown.
- Confirm the seed when prompted; Trezor Suite verifies accuracy during setup.
- Store the seed in a fireproof, tamper-evident location for long-term cold storage protection.
4. Protect private keys & use passphrase
Private keys remain on your hardware wallet and never leave the device. Use PIN protection and consider using an optional passphrase (hidden wallet) for an extra security layer.
PIN and passphrase combined provide robust defense against device compromise while keeping private keys safe inside the secure wallet.
5. Cold storage vs. hot wallets
Cold storage keeps private keys offline (hardware wallet), while hot wallets are connected to the internet for active trading. For long-term holdings use cold storage via Trezor Suite and move only needed funds to hot wallets for trading.
6. Send, receive and verify transactions
Use Trezor Suite to compose transactions. All transaction signing happens on your hardware wallet. Always verify the transaction details on the device display before confirming — this prevents manipulation by compromised hosts.
7. Manage Bitcoin, Ethereum and tokens
Trezor Suite supports Bitcoin, Ethereum, and many tokens. The Official Site® documentation explains coin-specific options and shows how to add, view, and manage multiple accounts securely.
8. Best practices — ongoing crypto security
- Keep firmware up to date from the Official Site® releases.
- Never share recovery words or PIN with anyone.
- Use multi-location physical backups and consider a safe deposit for long-term cold storage.
- Review transactions on the hardware device display and confirm addresses visually.
Need help? Official support & resources
If you need assistance, use official documentation and support channels from the Official Site®. Avoid third-party guides that require sharing your recovery seed or private keys.