Trezor.io/Start® — Starting Up Your Device | Trezor.io/start
Presentation & Step-by-step Guide
Overview
This document is a clean, presentation-style HTML guide (≈1,800 words) designed to take a new user through the process of starting up a Trezor hardware wallet using the official start page. It combines clear headings (h1–h5), practical advice, security-first recommendations, and quick reference links to the official Trezor start URL for convenience. The content is divided into sections so you can paste it into a slide generator, present it from a browser, or use it as a printable handout.
What you'll learn
How to prepare before unboxing and powering on your Trezor
Step-by-step setup via Trezor.io/start including firmware, PIN, and recovery seed
Best safety practices and troubleshooting tips
How to verify official resources and avoid scams
Before you begin (h4)
Unbox in a safe place
Choose a private, well-lit area with no cameras or shoulder-surfers. Keep the recovery card and seed backup tools within reach, but do not record or photograph any recovery material. You will need a computer or mobile device with an up-to-date browser and a working USB cable (or adapter) for connection.
Check the package
Inspect the tamper-evident seal. If anything looks damaged, contact the seller or Trezor support rather than continuing. Genuine Trezor devices arrive in sealed packaging; physical tampering is a red flag.
Start the device (h3)
Open the official start page
Open your browser and navigate to the official Trezor start page: use the official link(s) below. Always type the address or use a trusted bookmark; avoid search results that could be poisoned. The official instructions on Trezor's start page guide you through verified firmware installation and device initialization.
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Tip — save the link
Create a browser bookmark to https://trezor.io/start and verify its SSL lock icon before connecting your device.
Firmware & verification (h3)
Install official firmware
Trezor devices require firmware to operate. The start page walks you through downloading signed firmware and verifying it. Do not install firmware from third-party sources. The device itself will show a fingerprint or verification text—take a moment to confirm these details match the instructions shown on your computer or phone screen.
Use official verification steps
Follow on-screen directions to verify the device’s firmware signature. If verification fails, disconnect the device and contact Trezor support. Never bypass firmware verification.
Creating your wallet (h3)
Set a strong PIN
Pick a PIN you can remember but that is not guessable. Trezor's input method prevents keyloggers from learning your PIN by asking for positions of digits rather than showing the full value. Choose a PIN length that balances usability and security—longer is stronger.
Write down your recovery seed
The recovery seed (usually 12, 18, or 24 words) is the single most important piece of data protecting access to your funds. Write it down on the provided recovery card, or use an industry-standard metal backup plate. Keep multiple offline copies in different secure locations (e.g., two bank safe deposit boxes, or one safe and one deposit box). Never store your seed on a photo, cloud storage, or any digital file.
How to confirm your seed
During setup the Trezor device will ask you to confirm randomly selected words from the seed. This is to ensure you recorded it correctly. Confirm carefully; if words were recorded incorrectly, reset and reinitialize only after ensuring privacy and security of the environment.
Post-setup best practices (h3)
Enable passphrase (optional advanced)
Trezor supports an additional optional passphrase (sometimes called a 25th word). This adds another layer of security by deriving a different wallet from the same seed when the passphrase is used. Use this feature with care—if you forget the passphrase, funds in that passphrase-derived wallet are unrecoverable.
Keep firmware & software up to date
Check for firmware updates only on the official start page or Trezor Suite. Updates often include security improvements. Read update notes before applying them and always verify firmware signatures as instructed.
Use official software for transactions
Interact with your Trezor through trusted software such as Trezor Suite or well-known wallet integrations. Confirm addresses on the device screen before approving transactions — the device is the ultimate source of truth for transaction details.
Troubleshooting & recovery (h3)
Lost seed or stolen device
If your device is lost but you have your seed, obtain a new Trezor or compatible hardware and restore from seed. If you suspect the seed is compromised, move funds to a new wallet with a newly generated seed immediately.
Device not recognized or connection issues
Try a different USB cable, different port, or a different computer. Check that the browser has permissions for USB devices. If problems persist, consult the official support documentation at the official link above.
Security checklist (h3)
Only use the official start page: https://trezor.io/start (bookmarked).
Never type or store your seed digitally.
Confirm firmware signatures on-device.
Verify every transaction on the Trezor screen before approving.
Keep multiple physical backups of your recovery seed in separate secure locations.
Presentation conclusion (h3)
This guide provides a full, stepwise walkthrough for getting a Trezor device from unboxing to secure operations while emphasizing safety-first practices. Use the headings (h1–h5) above when making slides or printed handouts to keep each concept bite-sized and easy to follow. The ten official links above are quick anchors you can use in your slides to point attendees directly to the authoritative setup flow.
Disclaimer: This document is for educational purposes and does not replace the official instructions on Trezor's website. Always use the official resources and contact Trezor Support for account-specific issues.