Welcome! Setting up your new Trezor device is a straightforward and secure process. Follow these steps carefully to ensure your funds are protected from the very beginning. This guide covers the initial connection, firmware installation, and wallet creation.
https://suite.trezor.io/web/ or https://trezor.io/start. Do not trust third-party applications.
Unbox your device and connect it to your computer using the supplied USB cable. Your computer may recognize it as a new device, but no drivers are typically needed. The device screen should light up and display a padlock icon.
Next, open your web browser and navigate directly to the official setup page.
Go to Trezor.io/StartTrezor Suite will guide you to install the essential firmware. This is the operating system for your hardware wallet. Your device comes without pre-installed firmware for security reasons, ensuring it hasn't been tampered with.
Verification: The screen on your Trezor device will display a fingerprint/hash. **You MUST match this fingerprint** with the one displayed in the Trezor Suite software before proceeding with the installation. This confirms the firmware is genuine.
This is where the majority of your 1400 words would go, detailing the steps for **Creating a New Wallet** (Step 3), **Setting up your PIN** (Step 4), and the crucial process of **Writing Down Your Recovery Seed** (Step 5).
The Recovery Seed is the master backup of your wallet. Treat it like cash or gold. Never digitize it, photograph it, or type it into a computer. Store it securely and privately. This section requires extensive detail and warnings.