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Get started with your Trezor in 4 simple steps
Download Trezor Suite app for desktop for the best experience, or click 'Continue in browser' to open the web app.
Install the desktop app on your computer. This step isn't necessary for web app users.
Plug in your device and follow the steps to set up your Trezor hardware wallet securely.
You're ready to protect your crypto securely. Check our guide to learn how to transfer your assets from an exchange.
A hardware wallet is a physical device specifically engineered to secure cryptocurrency private keys in an offline environment. Unlike traditional software wallets that store sensitive information on internet-connected computers or smartphones, hardware wallets create an isolated, air-gapped barrier between your digital assets and potential online threats. This fundamental design principle makes hardware wallets the gold standard for cryptocurrency security.
When you own cryptocurrency, you're essentially holding cryptographic keys that prove ownership of digital assets on a blockchain. These private keys are the most critical element of crypto ownership—anyone with access to them can transfer your funds. Hardware wallets like Trezor ensure these keys are generated offline, stored securely within the device, and never exposed to potentially vulnerable internet-connected systems.
Trezor pioneered the hardware wallet industry in 2014, establishing security standards that remain unmatched today. The device employs multiple layers of protection, starting with a secure element chip that generates and stores your private keys using true random number generation. This ensures your keys are mathematically unique and impossible to predict or replicate.
Every transaction initiated through your Trezor requires physical confirmation directly on the device screen. This means even if your computer is compromised by malware, hackers cannot approve transactions without physical access to your wallet. The device displays transaction details on its screen, allowing you to verify the recipient address and amount before confirming—protecting against man-in-the-middle attacks and clipboard hijacking malware.
PIN protection adds another security layer, preventing unauthorized access even if someone physically obtains your device. The PIN is entered through a randomized keypad displayed on your computer screen, with the actual layout shown only on the Trezor device, preventing keyloggers from capturing your PIN.
During initial setup, your Trezor generates a recovery seed—a sequence of 12 or 24 randomly selected words from a standardized dictionary. This seed is the master key from which all your private keys are mathematically derived. It's absolutely critical to write this seed down on the provided recovery card and store it securely offline.
The recovery seed serves as your insurance policy. If your Trezor is lost, stolen, damaged, or malfunctions, you can restore complete access to your cryptocurrency by entering this seed into a new device or compatible wallet software. Never photograph, screenshot, or store your recovery seed digitally, as this creates potential attack vectors for hackers.
Trezor Suite is the comprehensive companion application that interfaces with your hardware wallet. Available as both a desktop application and web browser version, Suite provides an intuitive dashboard for managing your cryptocurrency portfolio. The interface guides you through initial device setup, firmware updates, and daily transaction management with clear, step-by-step instructions.
The Suite application never has access to your private keys—all cryptographic operations happen securely within the Trezor device itself. Suite simply acts as a communication bridge, displaying your portfolio, preparing transactions, and broadcasting them to blockchain networks after you've approved them on your Trezor.
Software wallets, whether mobile apps or browser extensions, store private keys on devices constantly connected to the internet. This creates numerous attack surfaces—malware, phishing websites, compromised browser extensions, and operating system vulnerabilities can all potentially expose your keys. Exchange wallets are even riskier, as you don't truly own your crypto; the exchange controls the private keys, and history shows exchanges can be hacked, frozen, or go bankrupt. Hardware wallets eliminate these risks by maintaining complete offline isolation while still enabling convenient transaction signing through USB or Bluetooth connectivity. For anyone serious about cryptocurrency security, a hardware wallet isn't just recommended—it's essential.
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