Welcome to Trezor: Begin Your Journey in Secure Self‑Custody

Congrats on choosing Trezor! As your gateway to full crypto self‑custody and bullet‑proof security, Trezor empowers you to control and protect your digital assets—starting now.

🛠 What You’ll Need (15 minutes, ~700 words)

  • Your Trezor device (Model One, Model T, Safe 3, or Safe 5)
  • USB-C cable included in the box
  • A computer or laptop with internet
  • Recovery seed card (or metal backup) and pen
  • 15 minutes and focus

Step 1: Unbox, Connect & Update Firmware

  1. Carefully unbox your Trezor.
  2. Inspect the packaging and the holographic seal—if tampered, contact support immediately.
  3. Connect it to your computer via USB.
  4. When prompted, click Set up my Trezor in Trezor Suite (web or desktop).
  5. Install the firmware—it arrives blank and updates are mandatory for security trezor.io+8trezor.io+8start-trezr-help.gorgias.help+8trezor.io.
  6. Authenticate the device to confirm it's genuine, following on‑screen instructions trezor.io+1trezor.io+1.

Step 2: Create or Recover Wallet

You have two options:

A) Create a New Wallet

  1. Choose Create new wallet.
  2. Pick "Standard seed backup" (Shamir backup also available for Safe 3, Safe 5, and Model T) trezor.io+3trezor.io+3trezor.io+3.
  3. Click Create backup, confirm you understand you must keep it offline, then click Begin backup.
  4. On the device screen, you’ll see 12–24 recovery seed words—write them exactly in order.
  5. The device will ask you to re‑enter some words to confirm accuracy trezor.io+2trezor.io+2trezor.io+2.

B) Recover an Existing Wallet

For users with an existing recovery seed:

  1. Select Recover wallet instead of Create.
  2. Choose your seed length (12, 18, or 24 words).
  3. Enter your words when prompted on the device/suite—no copy-paste, only hardware interaction youtube.com+6trezor.io+6trezor.io+6.

Important Reminder: Never enter your recovery seed anywhere except on the physical Trezor when the device explicitly prompts you .

Step 3: Set a PIN

  1. After backup/recovery, click Continue to PIN, then Set PIN.
  2. A randomized 3×3 keypad appears—choose a PIN (minimum 4 digits, up to 50 on Safe devices).
  3. Confirm your PIN with a second entry—it camouflages to protect against input spying trezor.io+3trezor.io+3trezor.io+3trezor.io.
  4. Always memorize your PIN and store it separately from your recovery seed.

Step 4: Activate Coins & Final Setup

  1. Choose which cryptocurrencies to display in Suite (customizable later).
  2. Click Complete setup, then Access Suite—you’re done trezor.io+3trezor.io+3trezor.io+3.
  3. For added privacy, enable the passphrase feature to create hidden wallets—extra seed security—learn more in Suite settings trezor.io+3trezor.io+3trezor.io+3.

Step 5: (Optional) Customize Your Experience

What’s Next?

Now that your Trezor is ready, explore these steps next:

Best Practices for Long-Term Security

  • Backup safety: Always store your recovery seed offline—never digitally or in cloud storage.
  • Keep firmware up to date: Trezor will notify you when new updates are available.
  • Enable security features: Use full anti-phishing, PIN, passphrase, and stealth wallets to maximize safety.
  • Verify before signing: Always double-check transaction details on your Trezor screen before approving.

Your Crypto, Your Control

Your Trezor is now fully set up—secure, private, and tailor-made for your digital journey. You’re in control: no hacks, no exchange risk, just safe and sovereign ownership of your crypto assets. Trezor equips you with top-tier hardware, intuitive tools, and advanced features like passphrases and Shamir backups. Dive in, customize, and steward your wealth with utmost confidence.

Need help? Explore our Knowledge Base, Community Forum, or Support section. Welcome to the future of personal financial sovereignty.