Trézor.io/Start® — Starting Up Your Device

Quick, friendly, emoji-guided steps to get your Trézor® ready 🔐✨

🚀Welcome! This guide helps you start up your Trézor® hardware wallet safely and confidently. Whether this is your first setup or a fresh reboot, follow these steps to power on, initialize, and secure your device. This content is written in plain language with helpful emojis to make each step easier to remember. 👍

🧰Before you start

Unbox and inspect your Trézor® device. Keep your recovery sheet and seed words kit ready but do not enter or share recovery words online. Choose a clean, private workspace. Never allow anyone else to handle your device during setup. If you received the device sealed, verify packaging integrity. If anything looks tampered with, contact official support before proceeding.

Important: Trézor® will never ask for your recovery phrase over email, chat, or a website. Treat recovery words like the keys to your vault. 🔐

🔌Power up & connect

Connect the cable: Use the supplied USB cable to connect Trézor® to your trusted computer or mobile device. The device should power on automatically.
Confirm the screen: Look for the Trézor® boot logo and a short startup animation. If the screen is blank, try a different USB port or cable.
Open Trézor Suite: Visit trezor.io/start and follow the on-screen flow. Always type the web address manually — avoid search links.

Tip: Use an offline, updated OS and a clean browser session to reduce risk while setting up. 🧼

⚙️Initialize your device (create wallet)

During initialization you'll either create a new wallet (generate a new recovery phrase) or recover an existing one using your seed. Most users will choose Create a new wallet.

Select “Create new” on the device and in the Suite UI.
Set a PIN: Choose a 4–9+ digit PIN. This PIN protects against local access — memorize it; don’t store it digitally.
Write down recovery words: The device will display 12, 18, or 24 recovery words. Write them down in order on the recovery card that came with your device. Keep it offline and in a safe place. 🔏
Confirm the words: The device will ask you to confirm a few words to verify the backup.

Never photograph or copy recovery words to cloud storage. Physical backup is far safer. 📝

✅After setup — first checks

Verify the device shows your account in Trézor Suite and can display addresses.
Send a small test transaction before moving large amounts. 💸
Store your recovery words in a secure, preferably fireproof or deposit-safe location.

🛠️Troubleshooting & safety tips

If the device doesn't boot, try: alternative cable, different USB port, or a second computer. If the web interface warns about firmware, only update firmware from the official site when you're ready — firmware updates may require re-confirming backup steps. If you suspect tampering or loss, move funds to a new device you trust and that you initialized yourself.

If you ever lose access, recovery words are the only way to restore funds. Keep them safe, and never enter them into any website or app. 🚫

💡Final thoughts

Starting up your Trézor® is a simple process when you follow safe practices: verify packaging, use the official trezor.io/start flow, set a strong PIN, and keep your recovery phrase offline. With those basics in place, your crypto stays under your control. If you need more help, consult official Trézor® documentation or community channels — but never share your seed. Stay safe, and welcome to owning your keys! 🎉