Do I need internet to set up my Trezor?

You need internet access to download Trezor Suite and broadcast transactions; however, private keys are created and stored offline on your Trezor device.

What is a recovery seed and why is it important?

A recovery seed is a 12- or 24-word mnemonic that backs up your wallet. It is the only way to restore your funds if your device is lost or damaged; never store it digitally.

Can I restore a wallet on another Trezor device?

Yes — use your recovery seed during the device setup to restore access on a replacement Trezor.

Where should I buy a Trezor from?

Buy directly from trezor.io or authorized resellers to minimize the risk of tampering or counterfeit products.

Do I need internet to set up my Trezor?

You need internet to download Trezor Suite and broadcast transactions, but private keys are generated and remain on the device offline.

What is a recovery seed and why is it important?

A recovery seed is a 12- or 24-word mnemonic that backs up your wallet. It is required to restore funds on a new device and must be kept offline.

Can I restore a wallet on another Trezor device?

Yes — you can restore your wallet on a new Trezor device using your recovery seed.

Where should I buy a Trezor from?

Buy from the official store or authorized resellers to reduce the risk of tampering.

Start — Securely set up your Trezor hardware wallet

Q: What is trezor.io/start used for?

trezor.io/start is the official onboarding portal to download Trezor Suite, install firmware, initialize your hardware wallet, and learn safety best practices.

Follow the official onboarding steps to install Trezor Suite, initialize your device, back up your recovery seed, and enable additional security options.

Visit the official start page

Open https://trezor.io/start to download the verified Trezor Suite app. Avoid links from emails or social media.

Download & install Trezor Suite

Install Suite on Windows, macOS, or Linux. Trezor Suite is the secure application used to manage accounts and firmware updates.

Connect device & install firmware

Use the original cable. If firmware is missing or outdated, Suite will prompt you — keep the device connected while updating.

Create wallet & backup the seed

Write your 12/24-word recovery seed on the provided card and store it offline. Never photograph or store the seed digitally.

Set PIN & optional passphrase

Set a secure PIN and consider enabling a passphrase for a hidden wallet. These protect funds even if your device is stolen.

Download Trezor Suite Setup guide & troubleshooting

Why choose Trezor for cold storage?

Cold storage

Private keys never leave your device — offline security against online attacks.

Open-source

Firmware and software are auditable by the community and security researchers.

Passphrase & backups

Advanced options like passphrase and Shamir Backup (Model T) for layered safety.

Broad coin support

Manage many coins & tokens through Trezor Suite and integrated providers.

Recovery & portability

Restore your wallet on a new device using your recovery seed.

Privacy tools

Coin control, Tor routing, and careful transaction verification.

Frequently asked questions

What is trezor.io/start used for?

Where should I buy a Trezor device?

How do I backup my recovery seed safely?

Can I restore my wallet on another device?

Is it safe to share my receiving address?