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Trezor.io/start — Official Setup & Onboarding Page for Your Trezor Wallet

Trezor.io/start is the official beginning point for setting up and managing your Trezor hardware wallet securely. Whether you’re a first‑time user or restoring a wallet you’ve used before, this page centralizes the safe steps you need to follow for connecting, initializing, and using your Trezor device. Overview+1

🔗 What It Is

Trezor.io/start is the official onboarding portal provided by Trezor (SatoshiLabs), designed to guide users through every step of getting started with their hardware wallet. This includes downloading the official software, updating firmware, creating or restoring your wallet, securing backups, and learning best practices. Help Base

🛠️ Why You Should Use It

Using Trezor.io/start ensures:

  • You download only authentic Trezor Suite software and helper tools like Trezor Bridge (when required). Trzeo
  • You follow official setup steps that protect your private keys and recovery seed. Trezer Help
  • You avoid phishing or fake sites that could put your crypto at risk. Tersor

👉 Always type the URL exactly (https://trezor.io/start) and make sure the browser shows a secure padlock icon in the address bar before continuing. Trezor Help

🧩 What Happens on Trezor.io/start

Once you visit the page:

  1. Choose Your Device Model — Pick your Trezor hardware (like Model One or Model T) so the setup instructions match your specific device. Trezor Help
  2. Download Trezor Suite — This is the official desktop or web application where you’ll manage your crypto assets. It’s available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Overview
  3. Connect Your Trezor — Plug in your device with the original USB cable. The app will detect it and guide you through further steps. Tersor
  4. Install Firmware — If the device is new or has outdated firmware, the suite will prompt you to update it securely. TreZor
  5. Create or Restore Wallet — You’ll be guided to generate a new wallet or restore an old one using your recovery seed. Trzeo
  6. Secure Your Recovery Seed — You’ll be shown a list of recovery words; you must write them down on paper (or other offline storage) and keep them safe. Trezer Help
  7. Set a PIN and Optional Passphrase — These add extra protection against unauthorized access. Help Base

🔐 Security Best Practices

  • Never share your recovery seed or PIN with anyone — not even official support. Trezzr
  • Do not store your seed digitally (e.g., in screenshots, email, cloud storage). Overview Start Trezr
  • Record the seed on paper or metal backup plates and store it in secure, separate locations. TreZor

📌 Tips & Notes

  • If your hardware prompts “go to trezor.io/start”, it usually means the device needs firmware installation or setup initialization. Reddit
  • Some browsers may redirect to suite.trezor.io/start as part of the official flow—this is normally expected when the suite loads. Reddit

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