A presentation‑style, colorful walkthrough for unboxing, securing, and configuring your Trezor hardware wallet—designed to be skimmed on stage or studied at your desk.
This guide gives you a clean, color‑coded path to your first secure setup. We’ll cover the essentials—verifying the box, connecting your device, installing firmware, creating a recovery seed, and locking down access with a PIN and optional passphrase. You’ll then connect to the desktop app, confirm addresses, and practice a simple receive and send flow. The content is intentionally presentation‑friendly: bite‑sized steps, clear warnings, and quick wins.
Inspect the box for tampering and compare what’s inside with the quick‑start card. If your device uses a hologram or seal, make sure it’s intact. Subtle damage or lifted edges can be a red flag. If anything looks wrong, stop and contact support before plugging in the device.
Prepare your workspace: clean desk, good lighting, and your recovery cards ready. Place your phone face‑down or in another room to avoid accidental photos of your seed.
Use the included USB cable to connect your Trezor to your computer. Launch the official desktop app (Trezor Suite) or the onboarding page. If prompted to install or update firmware, accept. Firmware updates include security fixes and new coin support.
Keep the device connected during the process. When it reboots, follow the on‑screen prompts. If anything fails, simply retry—your assets are not at risk while you are still setting up.
The device generates a 12‑ or 24‑word seed offline. Write the words exactly as shown on the device screen—spelling and order are crucial. Use block letters and double‑check each word before moving on.
Store the seed in a safe, private place. Consider a fire‑resistant medium (metal backup) for long‑term durability. Do not scan, photograph, or store the seed in cloud notes. Treat it as the keys to your entire vault.
Choose a strong PIN you can remember. The device will require PIN entry for approvals. Use a non‑obvious sequence (avoid birthdays or basic patterns). Wrong PINs will slow attempts using increasing delays.
Advanced users may enable a passphrase (a secret extension to your seed) to create hidden wallets. Keep the passphrase memorable and never write it next to your seed. If you lose the passphrase, the hidden wallet is irrecoverable.
Open the desktop app and add an account for the coin you plan to use first. To receive funds, click Receive and then Verify on device. The address on your computer must match what appears on your hardware device.
For a first transaction, send a small test amount to yourself. When you later send funds, confirm every detail (amount, address) on the device screen—not just on your computer. This habit defeats clipboard malware and spoofed UIs.