Initial Setup

All the settings described in this book will be demonstrated using the Trezor hardware wallet. With other manufacturers, the user interface may differ slightly, but the operating principles remain essentially the same. Also keep in mind that software is constantly evolving – therefore, some screens and steps may differ over time from what you currently see.

1. Visit the Official Website

Open your browser and go to: https://trezor.io/start. Important: carefully check that you entered the address correctly – a typo could lead you to a fraudulent website. The same address will also be displayed by the Trezor itself when you first connect it to your computer.

2. Downloading the Trezor Suite Application

On the homepage, you will find the option to download the Trezor Suite application – this is the official interface for managing your wallet. After downloading it, install and launch it. Trezor Suite may immediately prompt you to update the firmware. Do not worry – SatoshiLabs places a strong emphasis on security and regularly releases new security updates. Follow the instructions – you cannot break anything.

3. Creating a New Wallet

After successfully installing Trezor Suite, it will recognize that this is a new device. You will see two options – create a new wallet or restore an existing one from a seed. In our case, select Create new wallet.

Every action in the Trezor Suite application must also be physically confirmed on the Trezor device.

4. Backing Up the Seed

After creating the wallet, the application will prompt you to create a seed backup – click the green Continue to backup button. The system will warn you about important principles when handling the seed. Check all three confirmations and click Create wallet backup.

This is where one of the biggest advantages of a hardware wallet comes into play: your seed is displayed exclusively on the device screen – it never enters the online environment.

Carefully write down all the words in the exact order on the provided paper using a pen. After each word, click “Next”. This process will be repeated twice so you can verify that you have written everything down correctly.

Congratulations – you have successfully completed the most important step!

5. Setting Up the PIN Code

After writing down the seed, Trezor Suite will prompt you to set up a PIN code – you will enter it every time you connect the device to your computer. It works similarly to unlocking a mobile phone.

You must confirm this action directly on the device as well. Don’t be alarmed – you are seeing correctly – the display will show a randomized layout of numbers. As mentioned, SatoshiLabs places extreme emphasis on security. Even if someone were watching your screen, they would not discover your PIN. Trezor generates a new number layout every time it is turned on.

Click the corresponding number positions on your computer screen according to how they appear on the Trezor display. Then enter the PIN again to confirm.

6. Completing the Setup

After successfully setting up the PIN code, click Complete setup – and you’re done!