Follow a professional, human‑written walkthrough for initializing your Trezor, protecting recovery words, avoiding phishing, and fixing setup hurdles without guesswork.
Self‑custody is powerful, but it shifts responsibility to you. A few habits make all the difference: verify sources, keep secrets offline, and understand how recovery works before you create it.
Instead of bullet points, here’s what a smooth first‑time setup actually looks like from start to finish.
Plug in the device. On your computer, visit trezor.io/start by typing it manually. Ignore search ads; use your bookmark next time.
Download the desktop app from the official site. When you open it, the device and app will greet each other and may suggest a firmware update.
Choose a unique PIN. Avoid birthdays or patterns. If someone guesses it, they still can’t move funds without the device—but don’t give them a head start.
Your device shows 12–24 words. Copy them on paper clearly and keep them away