Start at Trezor.io/stárt — initialize your hardware wallet safely

Complete Trezor.io/start guide — step-by-step

Trezor.io/start is the canonical first step recommended by Trezor for initializing a new hardware wallet or recovering on a new device. The verified flow is intentionally simple: confirm you purchased a sealed device, connect it to a trusted machine, navigate to the official start page, and follow the guided instructions. Avoid copy-pasted links from social media or search results — always type the address or use a bookmark. The official start page will point you to Trezor Suite (desktop) or web-based onboarding as appropriate for your device model.

When initializing, the device will create a recovery seed (12–24 words). This seed is shown only on the device screen and should be recorded offline. Do not photograph, email, or store your seed in cloud services. For strong long-term durability consider metal backup plates designed to survive fire and water. If you elect to use an optional passphrase (extra word), understand that it creates a separate hidden wallet; losing the passphrase means losing access to that particular set of funds even if the seed is intact.

Firmware is a crucial component: it contains the code that runs on the device. Trezor’s official start flow includes signature verification and requires you to confirm updates on-device. This dual-check ensures that even if a download is intercepted, the device and Suite will detect inconsistencies. Resist prompts from third-party sites or unsolicited messages telling you to update firmware outside the official process.

Operationally, use a clean machine where possible — keep your OS and browser updated, and minimize installed extensions during sensitive operations. To sign transactions, Trezor separates the signing responsibility: the host builds unsigned transactions while the Trezor device displays details and signs only after on-device confirmation. Always read the recipient address and amount shown on the device before approving — this simple habit blocks many common remote attack techniques.

For users who hold significant assets, consider additional layers: multisignature setups spread signing authority across multiple devices, and passphrases plus geographically separated backups provide defense-in-depth. Remember that security is a process; revisit backups and procedures periodically and test recovery on a spare device if possible.

Firmware updates & authenticity checks

Updating firmware only through the Trezor Suite or the instructions from the official start page ensures authenticity. During an update you will always see device prompts — verify the version numbers and the fact that the update must be accepted on the Trezor screen. If something looks unusual (unexpected version, missing signature), stop and contact official support. Never install firmware from random repositories or links in community chats.

Security best practices

Key habits: generate seeds on-device, never disclose the seed, confirm all transaction details on-device, verify downloads via the single official root, keep firmware and Suite updated, use a strong PIN, and store backups offline in secure, geographically separated locations. Avoid typing your seed into any web form; if a page asks for it, it’s phishing. For increased assurance, use air-gapped or dedicated machines for high-value operations and consider hardware-backed multisig setups.