🛡️ The Official Guide: Trezor.io/start

Step Into Unrivaled Digital Security and Financial Sovereignty

Welcome to the official starting point for your Trezor hardware wallet. You've taken the most critical step toward financial sovereignty: choosing a device that ensures **you and only you** control your digital assets. This guide will walk you through the entire process, starting at **Trezor.io/start**, to get your device initialized, secured, and ready to protect your wealth. Forget relying on third-party custodians—true ownership begins now.

1. Phase 1: Initiation and Connection

The first phase is simple: connecting your Trezor to your computer and accessing the official setup portal.

  • **Visit the Official Portal:** Navigate directly to **Trezor.io/start**. Always verify the address in your browser's bar.
  • **Select Your Model:** Choose your specific Trezor model to ensure correct software.
  • **Connect Your Device:** Use the provided USB cable to connect your Trezor.
  • **Install Trezor Suite:** Download and install the official **Trezor Suite** desktop application—your dedicated control panel.

2. Phase 2: Firmware Installation and Verification

The **firmware** is the operating system of your Trezor. Keeping it updated is crucial for security and functionality.

  • **Check for Updates:** Trezor Suite will automatically check for the latest firmware.
  • **Perform the Installation:** Follow prompts to install the new version.
  • **Confirm the Fingerprint:** You *must* compare the unique code displayed on your Trezor screen with the one in Trezor Suite. This verifies authenticity.

3. Phase 3: The Recovery Seed – Your Master Key

The **recovery seed** is the ultimate backup of your entire wallet, a sequence of 12, 18, or 24 words.

  • **Start the Backup Process:** Begin the **Recovery Seed** creation in Trezor Suite.
  • **Generate and Record:** Words appear **only on the Trezor screen**. Write them down manually.
  • **Write Down Manually:** Use the provided **Recovery Seed Card** and double-check your spelling.
  • **Storage is Paramount:** Store your seed in a secure, private, fireproof location.

4. Phase 4: Setting the Device PIN

A **PIN** protects your Trezor from physical tampering and unauthorized use.

  • **Create Your PIN:** Select a PIN. A randomized numeric keypad appears on the computer screen.
  • **Enter on the Computer:** Look at the numbers on the **Trezor screen** and click the corresponding *position* on the computer's keypad.
  • **Confirmation:** Enter your PIN a second time. Choose a strong, complex PIN.

The Importance of Device Verification

The security design of Trezor is based on a **zero-trust** philosophy for the connected computer. Even if your computer were compromised with malware, the critical actions—viewing your recovery seed, confirming transaction details, and verifying firmware—all take place **on the device's isolated screen**. This physical isolation is your final defense against cyber threats.

**Crucial Security Note:** Always ensure the web address is correct: https://trezor.io/start. Never input your recovery seed anywhere but directly onto the Trezor device *if* prompted during a recovery scenario.

Concluding Your Setup

Congratulations! Your Trezor device is now initialized, secured with the latest genuine firmware, backed up with a physical recovery seed, and protected by a robust PIN. You are now ready to send, receive, and manage your digital assets with the highest level of personal security available.

Next Steps: Navigate within **Trezor Suite** to create new accounts for the assets you wish to manage. When performing a transaction, remember that your Trezor will always require you to physically verify and confirm the details on the device screen itself—this is the final, unbreachable security barrier.