Getting Started with Trezor — Your official start guide

Why Trezor? 💡

Trezor is a hardware wallet family that keeps your cryptocurrency private keys offline so attackers on the internet can't steal them. People choose hardware wallets like Trezor when they want an extra layer of protection beyond software wallets, exchanges, or custodial providers.

Quick fact: Trezor provides both hardware devices and the Trezor Suite application for managing coins and transactions. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

The Official Start Page: Trezor.io/start 🚦

The official onboarding portal for new Trezor owners is trezor.io/start. It walks you through plugging in your device, installing firmware, and creating a secure recovery seed — the most important backup for your wallet. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

The Start page is intentionally simple: follow the prompts, install the Trezor Suite if asked (or open the web flow), and never skip verification steps. The official guides also contain device-specific walkthroughs (Model One, Model T, Safe series). :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Step-by-step highlights (what to expect) 🧩

The typical first-time flow on Trezor.io/start includes:

• Check packaging and tamper seals before using your device.
• Connect to Trezor Suite (desktop or web) and install the latest firmware if required.
• Create or recover a wallet: generate a recovery seed and write it down offline.
• Set a PIN to protect the device from physical access attacks.
• Optionally book expert onboarding for guided setup. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Interlinking example — How to link to Trezor resources with HTML 🔗

If you're writing a web article (like this one) and want to link readers directly to Trezor resources, use clear, safe external links and label them appropriately. Below is an example snippet you can paste into your blog that links to the official Start page and to the Trezor guides.

<!-- Quick external links to official Trezor resources -->
<p>Start your Trezor: <a href="https://trezor.io/start" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">trezor.io/start</a> 🔐</p>

<p>Model T setup: <a href="https://trezor.io/guides/trezor-devices/trezor-model-t/get-started-with-the-model-t" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Model T guide</a></p>

Notice the attributes: target="_blank" opens a new tab and rel="noopener noreferrer" prevents the new page from being able to access your page's window object — a good security practice for any external link.

Safety tips & trusted resources 🛡️

A few practical safety rules:

• Always verify you are on trezor.io/start and not a lookalike domain. Bookmark the site if you find it convenient. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• Follow firmware prompts exactly; only install firmware from official Trezor sources. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
• Write your recovery seed on paper (or a metal backup designed for seeds); do not store the seed in cloud notes or screenshots.
• Consider reading device-specific guides on Trezor's Learn hub for details like seed length and recovery processes. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Closing — A short checklist before you finish ✅

Before you finish setup, confirm:

1. You installed firmware from the official flow on trezor.io/start. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
2. You securely recorded your recovery seed and tested a small transaction if you plan to move funds immediately.
3. You keep your device's PIN private and consider enabling other optional protections offered in Trezor Suite.