Welcome. This short presentation teaches how to start up your Trezor device and establishes best practices for a secure first-time setup. The goal: get you from unboxing to a safely backed-up hardware wallet, ready to receive and protect your crypto. We'll cover essentials: device inspection, installing firmware and Trezor Suite, creating and securing your seed, setting a PIN, and validating your setup. Follow official links below for deeper step-by-step guides and support.
On arrival, check the packaging and tamper-evident seals. Trezor advises never to use a device showing signs of tampering. Confirm the model printed on the package and any included accessories. If anything looks off, contact official support immediately rather than proceeding. Keeping the original box and receipt also helps with warranty or replacement requests.
Modern Trezor devices ship without firmware to guarantee authenticity. Plug your device into a trusted computer and follow the instructions at Trezor’s Start page to install the latest firmware via the Trezor Suite. Installing firmware from the official flow ensures the code running on your device is authentic and up to date. If the Suite prompts for updates, complete them before creating any accounts or moving funds.
During setup you will generate a recovery seed (the backup of your private keys). Write it down on the provided recovery card or a durable metal backup, store copies in secure, geographically separated locations, and never store the seed on a connected device or cloud. Consider a metal backup product for long-term durability. Remember: anyone with your seed controls your funds; there is no central recovery service.
Set a PIN that prevents easy shoulder-surfing guesses. Trezor devices also offer an optional passphrase (also called a 25th word) that functions as a hidden-wallet feature. Use a passphrase only if you understand its implications: it increases security but also adds responsibility—if you lose the passphrase you can permanently lose access.
When sending funds to your Trezor, always verify receiving addresses on the device screen itself (not just in the Suite). For your first transfer, send a small test amount to confirm everything operates as expected. Once satisfied, move larger sums.
Regular updates keep your device secure. Monitor firmware changelogs and update through the official Trezor Suite only. Avoid third-party firmware unless you explicitly trust and know what you are doing.