Setting Up Your Trezor Wallet – Step by Step

Step 1: Visit Trezor.io/Start

Open your browser and type in trezor.io/start. Make sure the website is spelled correctly — no tricks or typos.

Step 2: Choose Your Device

Select your wallet model — either Trezor Model One or Trezor Model T — to begin the setup.

Step 3: Download Trezor Suite

Trezor Suite is your command center. It’s where you’ll send and receive crypto, check balances, and adjust settings. Download the version for your operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux).

Step 4: Install Trezor Bridge (Optional)

If you’re using the web version of Trezor Suite, you may need to install Trezor Bridge — a secure connection tool that links your wallet and browser.

Step 5: Connect and Initialize

Plug your Trezor device into your computer. You’ll now create a new wallet or recover an old one. Either way, follow the simple instructions shown in both the app and on the Trezor screen.

Create Your Wallet the Right Way

When setting up a new wallet, you’ll be given a recovery seed — a list of 12, 18, or 24 words.

  • Write it down on paper. Do not take a photo.
  • Store it offline. Don’t email it to yourself or type it in your notes app.
  • Keep it private. Anyone with this seed can access your funds.

This seed is your lifeline. If you lose your Trezor, you can recover everything with the seed phrase.

Meet Trezor Suite – The Control Room

Once your device is initialized, Trezor Suite becomes your everyday tool. From inside the app, you can:

  • View your crypto portfolio
  • Send and receive assets
  • Track market prices
  • Create multiple accounts
  • Label transactions
  • Set up passphrases or hidden wallets
  • Enable privacy features like Tor

It’s free, open-source, and updated regularly for your safety.

Which Coins Can You Use?

Trezor supports hundreds of cryptocurrencies, and Trezor Suite is optimized for many of them. These include:

  • Bitcoin (BTC)
  • Ethereum (ETH)
  • Litecoin (LTC)
  • Cardano (ADA)
  • Dogecoin (DOGE)
  • Polkadot (DOT)
  • Thousands of ERC-20 tokens

Support varies slightly depending on the device model and coin type, but the major ones are fully covered.