Trezor.io/Start® — Starting Up Your Device | Quick Guide

Welcome & Overview

This quick guide walks you through powering up your Trezor device, creating or restoring a wallet, and securing your recovery seed. Keep this concise checklist handy as you follow the official setup at trezor.io/start.

Estimated time: ~10 minutes • Audience: beginners

Speaker note: Emphasize security and official website only.

Step 1 — What You Need (Before You Begin)

Hardware & Environment

Unbox your Trezor device and USB cable.
Use a trusted computer and browser — avoid public Wi-Fi.
Close unnecessary apps; keep codecs and OS updated.

Important reminder

Only use the official start page and avoid links from emails or social media.

Mention: Do not plug device into unknown charging stations.

Step 2 — Visit Trezor.io/Start

Open the Official Site

Navigate to trezor.io/start. The site will detect your device and guide you through firmware checks, installing Trezor Bridge (if needed), and validating authenticity.

Tip:

Confirm the site displays a unique device fingerprint; follow on-screen prompts exactly.

If browser asks for an extension or bridge, reassure users it’s official for device communication.

Step 3 — Initialize: Create or Recover

Choose Your Path

Create new wallet: Set up a fresh seed and PIN.
Recover wallet: Restore from your existing recovery phrase.

Security practice

Always write your recovery words on paper — never store them digitally.

If restoring, ensure exact word order and spelling of seed words.

Step 4 — Choose a PIN

PIN Best Practices

Choose a PIN that is memorable but not easily guessable. Trezor devices hide PIN input on the device screen to prevent keyloggers from learning it.

Recovery safety

If PIN is lost, recovery phrase is the only way to regain funds—keep it secure.

Emphasize: Never share PIN or recovery phrase with anyone.

Step 5 — Write Down Your Recovery Seed

Paper-first Approach

Write each word clearly on the provided recovery card or on high-quality paper. Store the paper in a safe location and consider a secondary physical backup.

Do not:

Photograph, screenshot, or store your seed phrase digitally or in cloud storage.

Recommend using a fireproof safe or bank deposit box for long-term storage.

Step 6 — Verify & Update Firmware

Firmware Check

Allow the device to check firmware authenticity. If an update is required, follow the official instructions to update via Trezor web tools.

Why it matters

Firmware updates address bugs and improve security — do not skip them.

If update prompts appear, confirm it's initiated from trezor.io/start only.

Step 7 — Connect to Wallet Apps

Using Trezor with Wallets

Connect your device to supported wallets (CoinJoin, Electrum, or Trezor Suite) to view balances and sign transactions safely. The device signs transactions offline and only sends confirmations.

Practice

Review each transaction on the device screen before confirming.

Demonstrate a small test transaction first.

Troubleshooting & Safety

Common Issues

Device not detected — reinstall Trezor Bridge or try another USB port.
Forgot PIN — restore from recovery phrase on a new device.

If compromised

If you suspect exposure of the recovery phrase, move funds to a new wallet immediately.

Provide official support links and avoid third-party rescue offers.

Final Checklist & Resources

Quick Checklist

Visited: trezor.io/start
Created or restored wallet
Wrote recovery seed on paper
Updated firmware and tested a small transaction

Helpful external link (Office access)

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Closing: Invite questions and offer to walk through a live setup demo.