Getting Started with Trezor Suite®

A friendly, step-by-step guide to securely setting up your hardware wallet, installing Trezor Suite®, and protecting your crypto — built for users of all levels.

What is Trezor Suite®?

Trezor Suite® is the official desktop and web application designed to interact with Trezor hardware wallets. It provides a secure interface to manage accounts, send and receive cryptocurrencies, install firmware, and review transaction history. Think of your Trezor device as a vault and Trezor Suite® as the secure control panel that speaks to it.

Quickstart (5-minute overview)

If you already have a Trezor device, here are the core steps you'll follow:

  1. Download or open Trezor Suite®.
  2. Connect your Trezor device to your computer using the supplied cable.
  3. Follow the on-screen setup to create a new wallet or restore from seed.
  4. Write down your recovery seed on the supplied recovery card. Store it in a safe, offline location.
  5. Optionally set a passphrase and confirm device firmware is up to date.

Pre-setup checklist

Before you begin, make sure you have:

Step-by-step installation

Follow these steps carefully. If anything looks suspicious, stop and verify from the official support page linked below.

1. Open or download Trezor Suite®

Go to suite.trezor.io to use the browser app, or download the desktop app from the official download page. Avoid third-party downloads or copies hosted on unknown domains.

2. Connect your device

Use the USB cable that came with your Trezor. If your device requires an adapter (USB-C, USB-A), use a trusted adapter. When you connect, Trezor Suite® will detect the device and guide you through the next steps.

3. Create a new wallet or recover

You will be asked to either create a brand new wallet or recover an existing one using your recovery seed. For new wallets, the device will generate a seed (a list of words). Write those words down carefully and verify the order. Never store your seed digitally.

4. Install firmware (if prompted)

On first use, your device may require a firmware update. This is a normal step. Trezor Suite® will download official firmware and prompt you to confirm the installation on the device. Confirm only when the Suite shows the official download source.

5. Set a device PIN and optional passphrase

Choose a PIN to prevent unauthorized physical use of the device. Optionally, enable a passphrase — an advanced feature that creates a hidden wallet. Remember: losing your passphrase is effectively the same as losing access to that wallet forever.

Security best practices

Security is the core reason for using a hardware wallet. Use these best practices every time:

Using Trezor Suite® day-to-day

Once set up, Trezor Suite® becomes your hub for managing assets. Common tasks include:

Troubleshooting & common questions

Problems are rare but solvable. Quick checks:

Official resources (10 useful links)

Here are official pages and resources to bookmark:

  1. Trezor Quick Start
  2. Trezor Suite®
  3. Support Center
  4. Firmware Information
  5. Learn — Guides
  6. Trezor Blog
  7. Download Suite
  8. Model Comparison
  9. FAQ
  10. Security Principles

Final checklist & next steps

Before you finish setup, confirm these points:

When you're ready, open Trezor Suite® and follow the guided setup. If you want a printable version of this guide, use your browser's print function to save it as PDF for offline reference.