Your complete guide to securing cryptocurrency with the world's most trusted hardware wallet
The Trezor Hardware Wallet represents the gold standard in cryptocurrency security. As a cold storage solution, it keeps your private keys completely offline while allowing you to securely manage your digital assets. This guide will walk you through the initial setup process to ensure your cryptocurrency investments remain protected.
Carefully unbox your Trezor device and connect it to your computer using the provided USB cable.
Download and install Trezor Bridge, which enables communication between your device and browser.
Follow the on-screen instructions to set up a new wallet or recover an existing one.
Write down your 12-24 word recovery seed and store it in a secure location offline.
The Trezor ecosystem consists of several interconnected components that work together to provide a seamless and secure cryptocurrency management experience:
Trezor Wallet is the web-based interface accessible at wallet.trezor.io, offering basic functionality for managing your cryptocurrencies. Trezor Suite is a more advanced desktop application that provides additional features like coin control, Tor integration, and a more comprehensive trading experience.
Yes, Trezor Bridge is necessary for communication between your Trezor device and web browser. It's a small background application that facilitates secure data transfer. Some modern browsers may work with the WebUSB standard without Bridge, but for optimal compatibility, installing Bridge is recommended.
Trezor Login is a passwordless authentication method that allows you to log into supported services using your Trezor device. Instead of entering a password, you confirm login attempts directly on your hardware wallet, providing superior security against phishing and keylogging attacks.
Currently, Trezor Suite is primarily a desktop application. However, a mobile version is in development. For now, you can access basic Trezor Wallet functionality on mobile browsers that support WebUSB or use the Trezor Suite web version at suite.trezor.io/web.