Welcome! This short, focused presentation guides you through safely starting your Trezor hardware wallet. We'll cover what to prepare before you open the box, how to perform the initial setup, important security best practices, and what to do if something doesn't look right. The goal is a confident, secure first-time setup that keeps your crypto safe.
The initial setup typically takes 10–15 minutes and involves connecting the device, installing the official Trezor Suite or using Trezor's Start web flow, creating a device pin, and generating your recovery phrase. Follow the on-screen instructions on the official Trezor site and confirm each action on your device's display.
Never type your recovery phrase into a computer, phone, cloud service, or chat. Treat the recovery phrase like cash: if someone else gets it, they own your funds. Enable hidden wallets if you want plausible deniability, and consider using a passphrase (advanced users) — but understand it is an additional secret you must reliably remember.
If the device prompts for unexpected input, shows an unfamiliar firmware screen, or the Start website warns of a mismatch — stop and double-check with official support pages. In most routine cases, following the official Start flow and confirming actions on-device will result in a secure setup. Congratulations — your device is ready to use.