Trezor.io/Start® — Starting™ Up Your Device | Trezór®

Short overview: This presentation walks a new user step-by-step through unpacking, configuring, securing, and maintaining a Trezor hardware wallet—clear headings for slide-friendly conversion.

1. Welcome & What's a Trezor?

Purpose

Trezor is a hardware wallet: a small physical device that stores your private keys offline, protecting them from online threats. It’s designed to be the secure anchor for managing cryptocurrency and digital assets while giving you full control of your funds.

Key benefits

Who this is for

Anyone who values custody and security for crypto holdings—beginners to experienced users—especially those holding significant balances or requiring long-term storage.

2. Unboxing & First Steps

Inspect the device

Before powering on, inspect packaging and tamper-evident seals. Authentic Trezor packaging and official store channels reduce risk of tampering.

Plug in & open start page

Connect the device to your computer or mobile (as directed). Then open the official start page to begin the guided setup. Follow on-device prompts and the web or desktop instructions to initialize.

Tip: Use only official pages or the Trezor Suite app to set up — never follow setup instructions from unknown emails or links.

3. Create a Wallet — PIN & Recovery

Set a PIN

The PIN protects the device from casual physical access. Choose a PIN you can remember; avoid simple sequences. The PIN is stored on the device (never write it into the recovery seed).

Write down the recovery seed

During setup the device shows you a recovery phrase (12–24 words depending on model). Write these words down in order, on paper, and store them securely offline. This seed is the ultimate backup; anyone with it can access your funds.

Seed safety rules

4. Install Trezor Suite & Firmware

Trezor Suite

Trezor Suite is the official app that connects to your device for daily management: viewing balances, sending/receiving, and managing firmware. Use the official Suite download or the web app for best results.

Firmware updates

When prompted, install official firmware updates via Trezor Suite. Firmware updates close security issues and add improvements. Only use firmware provided through the official channels and the Suite updater.

Why updates matter

Firmware patches can fix vulnerabilities. Always verify prompts on the device screen when updating and never accept unofficial firmware.

5. Using Your Wallet — Best Practices

Receiving funds

Always verify the receive address on the device screen before copying or sharing it. This avoids address-swapping malware.

Sending funds

Check amounts and destination addresses on the device display and confirm with the physical buttons — the device verifies transactions independently of your computer.

View-only wallets

For extra safety, set up view-only wallets on an air-gapped machine or in read-only mode to monitor funds without exposing keys.

6. Troubleshooting & Support

Common issues

If the device is not recognized, try a different cable/port and ensure Trezor Suite is up-to-date. If you forget a PIN, use the recovery seed on a new device to regain access.

Contact official support

For order issues, warranty or questions, contact the official Trezor support channels. Avoid community solutions that ask for your seed or device access.

7. Maintenance & Long-Term Security

Periodic checks

Every few months verify firmware status, re-check seed storage condition, and confirm contact info for official support in case of replacement or updates.

End-of-life & transfer

If you need to transfer custody, use the proper on-device reset, and always ensure the recipient sets up their own seed before transferring funds.