Trezor Start® — Starting Up Your Device

Why follow Trezor Start?

Starting up your Trezor® device the right way ensures your private keys and funds stay safe. This Trezor Start guide explains each step in plain language — unboxing, connecting, firmware checks, creating a wallet, and handling your recovery seed. Clear Trezor Start instructions reduce risk, accelerate setup, and help your account get online with confidence.

What’s in the box

When you open the package you should see: the Trezor® device, USB cable, quick start card, and tamper-evident packaging. If anything looks tampered with, do not proceed and contact support immediately. The Trezor Start experience begins with verified hardware and ends with a written recovery seed you control.

Trezor Start — Step-by-step

1. 1 — Unbox & Inspect

   Open carefully, check for tampering, keep packaging for records.

2. 2 — Connect to Computer

   Connect the Trezor® device to a trusted computer using the included cable. Visit the official companion app to begin the Trezor Start firmware workflow.

3. 3 — Verify Firmware

   Follow on-screen prompts. Only approve firmware updates that originate from the official Trezor Start flow and the companion app. Verify the device screen matches the app.

4. 4 — Create PIN & Device Name

   Set a strong PIN using the device buttons. Avoid predictable PINs. This is part of the Trezor Start security baseline.

5. 5 — Write Down Recovery Seed

   Write each word of your recovery seed on paper or a metal backup. Store offline. Never share or photograph your seed. This is the single most important step in Trezor Start.

6. 6 — Confirm Seed & Finish

   Confirm words when prompted. Complete setup and open the dashboard to add accounts, check balances, and start sending/receiving crypto.

Safety & handling

Handle your Trezor® device and recovery seed as you would a bank vault key. Use the Trezor Start best practices: always buy from trusted retailers, verify firmware in-device, never enter your recovery seed online, and use a PIN combined with physical device confirmation for transactions.

Troubleshooting

If the device fails to boot, try a different USB cable or port. Check firmware status in the companion app. If you suspect tampering or an unknown firmware, disconnect and contact support. Use a known-good computer when possible during Trezor Start.

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