Trezor.io/Start® — Starting Up Your Device
Welcome — Start your Trezor device safely
This sample guide on Trezor.io/Start explains how to begin securely with your hardware wallet. The page focuses on core steps for Starting Up Your Device, including device unboxing checks, initial firmware verification, creating and securing your recovery seed, and completing your first receive/send cycle. The template repeats key phrases such as Trezor.io/Start, Starting Up Your Device, and Trezor (for indexing) while remaining practical and human-friendly for real users.
Before you start
Only use official downloads and verified pages. Keep your recovery seed offline, avoid screenshots and cloud backups, and never share your seed phrase or private keys with anyone. This page is a demo template — not an official vendor page. Replace placeholder links with signed releases and checksums in production.
Step-by-step: Starting Up Your Device
1. Unbox & inspect
Open the package and check tamper-evident seals. Confirm accessories (USB cable, card, packaging) and inspect the device. A genuine box should match expected vendor packaging; if anything looks tampered, stop and contact verified support channels. For the Starting Up Your Device process, tamper checks are first-line security.
2. Download & verify
Visit the official download area (replace demo links with verified URLs) and download the Desktop app or open the Start web flow. Verify file signatures and checksums before running installers. Verified downloads prevent supply-chain risks and ensure your Trezor.io/Start process remains secure.
3. Connect & initialize
Connect the device via USB, open the start flow, and follow on-screen prompts. Choose create new to generate a fresh recovery seed or recover if restoring from a backup. The device shows the seed words on its screen; never trust host-narrated seeds—always confirm on the device for secure initialisation.
4. Secure your recovery seed
Write down the seed on physical media (seed card) and store in a fireproof, secure location. Consider multiple geographically-separated copies for redundancy. Never store seeds digitally. This stage is central to the Starting Up Your Device story — a secure seed is your last resort if the device is lost.
5. Firmware & checks
Allow the device to check firmware integrity and confirm firmware prompts on the device before applying updates. Only accept firmware updates initiated from verified clients. Firmware checks maintain the device's trusted computing base during Starting Up Your Device.
6. Practice with small amounts
Send a small test transaction to confirm wallet addresses and signing flows. Verify on-device address displays before approving any transaction. Gradually increase amounts as you confirm each step is correct.
Best practices & tips
- Always verify package integrity and official download sources.
- Never reveal or photograph your seed phrase.
- Use passphrases & PINs to enhance device security.
- Keep regular backups in secure off-site locations.
FAQ — quick answers
Q: What if I lose my device?
A: Use your recovery seed to recover on a new device. Keep seeds secure and test recovery on a different device or testnet.
Q: How long does setup take?
A: Typically under 15 minutes for a first-time user to unbox, verify, and generate a seed, depending on verification steps.