Trezor.io/Start | Starting® Up® Your® Device®

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What This Presentation Covers

This concise, presentation-style guide walks you through...

Before You Begin (Hygiene & Verification)

Check the box and device

Inspect packaging and seals for signs of tampering...

Use a trusted computer and network

Perform the first setup on a computer you control...

Core Setup Flow

  1. Navigate to the Official Start Page

    Open your browser...

  2. Install the Official Desktop Suite

    Download the application...

  3. Connect and Update Firmware

    Plug in the device...

  4. Initialize & Create a New Wallet

    Choose “Create new wallet.”...

  5. Set a Strong PIN

    Configure a multi-digit PIN...

  6. (Optional) Add a Passphrase

    A passphrase acts like...

  7. Receive a Small Test Transaction

    Create your first account...

Operational Safety

Recovery-Seed Handling

Paper vs. metal backups

Paper is quick but vulnerable...

Storage and access policy

Treat the seed as crown-jewel data...

Daily Use

When sending funds, verify the address...

Phishing Red Flags

Testing Your Backup (Table-Top Drill)

A brief rehearsal pays dividends...

Wrap-Up

Setting up a hardware wallet is about...

If you ever feel pressured, confused...