A clear, practical walkthrough for first-time setup, secure handling, and daily use. This presentation gives step-by-step instructions, safety tips, and official resources to help you set up your Trezor device the safe way.
Before powering up, verify tamper-evidence: sealed packaging, intact holograms, and manufacturer stickers. If anything looks altered, contact official support immediately. Treat the device box like sensitive equipment — keep photographs and packaging only for troubleshooting or warranty claims.
Use the included USB cable and connect only to your own computer. Never follow setup instructions sent by unknown third parties. The Trezor firmware verifies itself on boot — allow it to complete any firmware updates shown on the device screen.
sudo apt install trezor-bridge — only as directed by official guides when necessary.
Trezor generates a recovery seed — a human-readable set of words — as your ultimate backup. Write this seed by hand on the supplied recovery card. Never store it digitally or photograph it. Store it in a safe, preferably physically separate location from your device.
Trezor Suite provides a user-friendly interface for sending, receiving, and checking balances. Always verify recipient addresses on the physical device display before confirming transactions. Phishing websites may mimic official pages — type the URL directly or use bookmarks.
If the device doesn't boot, try a different cable and USB port. For firmware issues, use the official recovery instructions. If you suspect compromise, power down and move the recovery seed to a secure location; contact official support for next steps.