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You've just bought one of the most trusted names in crypto security — a Trezor hardware wallet. Congratulations! You're now taking full control of your Bitcoin, Ethereum, and thousands of other cryptocurrencies.

The very first (and most important) step after unboxing?
Heading to the official address: Trezor.io/start

This single page is your secure gateway to properly initialize your device and protect your funds from the very beginning.

Why Trezor.io/start Is the Only Page You Should Trust

Every year thousands of people lose crypto because they visit fake setup pages.
Phishing sites look almost identical to the real thing — except they steal your recovery seed phrase when you enter it.

Always remember this golden rule:

Only ever go to https://trezor.io/start
Type it manually. Never click links from emails, Google ads, social media, or YouTube descriptions.

The real Trezor.io/start page will always:

  • Look clean and professional
  • Ask you to download Trezor Suite (desktop version strongly recommended)
  • Never ask you to enter your seed words online

Step-by-Step: How to Set Up Your Trezor Using Trezor.io/start

Step 1: Prepare Your Brand-New Trezor
Check that the security seal on the box is intact.
Unbox your device (Trezor Safe 5, Safe 3, Model T, Model One — all supported).
Have a pen and the recovery card ready.

Step 2: Visit the Official Starting Point
Open your browser and manually type
https://trezor.io/start

You will see two main choices:

  • Download Trezor Suite (recommended – full desktop app for Windows, macOS, Linux)
  • Continue in browser (web version – slightly less recommended for first setup)

Pro tip: Most security experts strongly recommend the desktop version of Trezor Suite for the initial setup.

Step 3: Install Trezor Suite & Connect Your Device
After installation, open the application.
Plug in your Trezor using the original USB cable.

Trezor Suite will automatically:

  • Run a device authenticity check (very important!)
  • Install/update the latest secure firmware
  • Guide you through wallet creation

Step 4: Create Your Wallet + Most Critical Step – Backup!
Choose Create new wallet
Your Trezor will generate your recovery seed (12, 20, or 24 words depending on model).

Critical security rules for your seed phrase:

  • Write it down immediately
  • Write it only on paper/metal — never take photos
  • Never type it into any computer or phone
  • Store copies in multiple safe locations
  • Never share it with anyone — not even Trezor support

Step 5: Set a Strong PIN
Create a PIN (4–50 digits) directly on the device.
This protects your Trezor even if someone steals the physical device.

Step 6: Activate the Coins/Tokens You Want
Choose which cryptocurrencies you want to manage (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Cardano, and 1000+ more).

Done!
In roughly 15 minutes you now own a properly initialized, fully secured hardware wallet.

Quick Checklist After Setup

✓ Firmware is up to date
✓ Recovery seed written down and stored safely (multiple locations)
✓ Strong PIN set
✓ Device name personalized
✓ You never entered seed words online
✓ You started from official trezor.io/start

Final Thoughts: Why This One Step Matters So Much

Most crypto losses happen in the first 5–30 minutes of ownership — usually from bad setup habits.

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