Trezor.io/Start

Start Your Journey with Trezor

A comprehensive, technical walkthrough for setting up your Trezor hardware wallet. From downloading Trezor Suite, initializing securely, to managing accounts and integrating with developer workflows, this page provides ~1500 words of practical guidance.

About Trezor.io/Start

Trezor.io/start is the official onboarding gateway for new users of Trezor devices. The page serves as a trusted launchpad where individuals can download verified software, initialize their hardware securely, and learn technical best practices. This landing page mockup is styled with a technical aesthetic to match the expectations of developers, security-conscious users, and advanced cryptocurrency holders.

The following sections expand into details across device setup, account creation, seed management, multisig usage, and developer-focused integrations. Each section is crafted to maximize clarity while maintaining a technical tone.

Download & Verify Trezor Suite

The first step is downloading the official Trezor Suite. This desktop application is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Always download from the trezor.io/start domain to avoid phishing risks. Advanced users should verify file signatures.

  1. Navigate to https://trezor.io/start in a clean browser session.
  2. Select your operating system and download the installer.
  3. Verify SHA256 or PGP signatures, if published.
  4. Install with minimal system permissions and keep your OS updated.
# Linux verification example
sha256sum trezor-suite.AppImage
# Compare the output with the official checksum
Never install Trezor Suite from third-party websites. Browser extensions or unverified packages can compromise your keys.

Initialize Your Device

After installing Suite, connect your Trezor device via USB. Initialization generates your unique recovery seed securely inside the device. This seed is the foundation of your wallet. Follow these steps:

  1. Unbox your device and check tamper-evident seals.
  2. Connect via USB and launch Trezor Suite.
  3. Choose Create new wallet.
  4. The device displays 12 or 24 recovery words. Write them down offline, in order.
  5. Confirm each word on the device screen.
  6. Set a secure PIN to protect against physical attacks.
  7. Optionally, enable passphrase for advanced protection.
Do not store your recovery seed digitally. Avoid photos, cloud backups, or typing it into a computer. Paper or metal backups are recommended.

Adding Accounts & Transactions

Once initialized, you can add accounts in Suite. Each blockchain is represented separately (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, etc.). When receiving funds, always verify addresses on the device screen to prevent man-in-the-middle attacks.

  • Add accounts: Select blockchain → Add account → Confirm.
  • Receive: Generate a new address in Suite, verify on device.
  • Send: Enter recipient, confirm details on device, sign transaction.
// Pseudocode for Ethereum send
tx = {
  to: "0xABC...",
  value: "0.1 ETH",
  gas: 21000
}
signed = trezor.signTransaction(tx)
broadcast(signed.raw)

Multisig setups are also supported, useful for treasury management or organizational control. Trezor can act as one cosigner in a larger scheme.

Security Best Practices

While Trezor devices provide hardware-level key isolation, operational security remains critical. Consider the following:

If your device prompts unexpected firmware installation or shows mismatched addresses, stop immediately and verify authenticity.

Developer Integration

Trezor provides libraries and APIs to integrate signing flows into wallets, dApps, and services. Core principle: private keys never leave the device. The host constructs unsigned payloads, the device signs, and returns the signature.

// Example: Bitcoin transaction signing (simplified)
import TrezorConnect from 'trezor-connect';

TrezorConnect.signTransaction({
  inputs: [...],
  outputs: [...],
  coin: 'Bitcoin'
}).then(result => {
  if (result.success) broadcast(result.payload.serializedTx)
})

For Ethereum, developers can sign smart contract interactions and EIP-712 typed messages. WebUSB support allows browser-native integrations.

Always test integrations on testnets before production. Handle user permissions carefully and implement robust error handling.

FAQ

What if I lose my device?
You can restore your wallet on a new device using the recovery seed. If a passphrase was used, you must enter it as well.

Can I use multiple accounts?
Yes. Each blockchain supports multiple accounts derived from the same seed.

Should I type my seed into Suite?
No. Only enter your seed into the device when restoring.

What about firmware updates?
Only update through Suite, verifying prompts on the device.