Step 1: Unbox Your Trezor
Begin by carefully unboxing your Trezor device. Ensure that the package is sealed and has not been tampered with. Check the authenticity hologram and other security features before proceeding.
Step 2: Connect Your Trezor
Use the USB cable provided to connect your Trezor device to your computer. Open your browser and visit trezor.io/start to access the official setup portal.
Step 3: Install Trezor Bridge
The Trezor Bridge software allows your browser to communicate securely with the Trezor device. Follow the on-screen instructions to download and install it.
Step 4: Initialize Your Device
Choose whether you want to create a new wallet or recover an existing one. Follow the instructions displayed on your Trezor device to set up a PIN code for security.
Step 5: Backup Recovery Seed
Write down the 24-word recovery seed on the provided card. This is the only way to recover your wallet if the device is lost or damaged. Store it in a secure location.
Step 6: Confirm Recovery Seed
Follow the instructions on the device to verify that you wrote down the recovery seed correctly. This ensures that you can restore your wallet if needed.
Step 7: Access Your Wallet
After initialization, open the Trezor Wallet web interface. You can now send, receive, and manage cryptocurrencies securely with your hardware wallet.
Step 8: Additional Security Tips
Enable passphrase protection, keep firmware updated, and always verify transactions on the Trezor device screen for maximum security.