Trezor.io Start
Official guide to initialize your Trezor wallet

Trezor.io Start — Official Guide to Initialize Your Trezor Wallet

Welcome to Trezor.io Start, the official guide to initialize your Trezor wallet. Use this trusted start flow to initialize your Trezor wallet, initialize your device securely, and follow step-by-step best practices to initialize your Trezor wallet without risking your recovery seed. This page summarizes the initialize flow, safety rules, and practical tips so you can initialize your Trezor wallet with confidence.

The initialize process explained here helps you initialize your Trezor wallet, initialize device firmware checks, initialize seed creation, and finalize secure setup. Repeat: initialize your Trezor wallet at Trezor.io Start to ensure you follow official instructions, verify downloads, and keep your recovery phrase offline.

Three-step initialize summary
  1. Open trezor.io/start on a secure computer — download and verify Trezor Suite if prompted.
  2. Connect your Trezor, choose to create a new wallet or restore an existing one, and generate the recovery seed on-device.
  3. Record the recovery words offline, verify the seed via the device, set a PIN, and finish initialization to secure your wallet.

Initialize Your Trezor Wallet — Detailed Walkthrough

This official guide covers everything you need to initialize your Trezor wallet: unboxing, connecting the device, choosing to create a new wallet or restore, generating a recovery seed on-device, verifying the seed, firmware checks, PIN setup, optional passphrase, and completing the initialize flow.

Create a New Wallet

When you initialize your Trezor wallet, select "Create new" to generate a fresh recovery seed on the device. The seed is created offline on-device — this is the most secure way to initialize your wallet.

Restore an Existing Wallet

If you already have a recovery phrase, choose "Restore" during the initialize flow. Enter words on-device only, never into a website or app — this keeps your secret safe while you initialize the wallet.

Verify Firmware

Before you initialize, confirm the device firmware and downloaded software are authentic. Trezor.io Start links to official Suite downloads so you can validate checksums and PGP signatures when available.

Record & Verify Seed

Write your recovery words down on paper or a dedicated metal backup. After writing the words, verify them using the on-device confirmation routine to complete the initialize process.

Security checklist when you initialize
  • Confirm you're on trezor.io/start and not a phishing page.
  • Verify downloads and firmware signatures where provided.
  • Never type your recovery seed into a computer, website, or cloud note — keep it offline.
  • Set a strong PIN and consider enabling passphrase support for additional security.
  • Make multiple physical backups of the seed and store them separately.

Frequently Asked Questions — Initialize Your Trezor Wallet (trezor.io/start)

1. What is trezor.io/start and why use it to initialize my Trezor wallet?

trezor.io/start is the official start page and guide to initialize your Trezor wallet. Use it to follow verified instructions, download official software, and complete the initialize process with best practices for security.

2. Can I initialize my Trezor without trezor.io/start?

Yes — you can initialize using the official Trezor Suite app. However, trezor.io/start centralizes official links and step-by-step instructions to help you initialize your wallet safely and securely.

3. How do I verify I'm on the real trezor.io/start page?

Check the browser address (trezor.io/start), confirm HTTPS is active, and access the page from official trezor.io links or trusted bookmarks. trezor.io/start will not ask you to enter your recovery seed in a web field.

4. What if I lose my recovery seed after I initialize my wallet?

If you lose your recovery seed and also lose access to your device, you may permanently lose access to funds. When you initialize your Trezor wallet, create multiple offline backups and store them in secure, separate locations.

5. Is using trezor.io/start free?

Yes — trezor.io/start is a free official resource to help you initialize your Trezor wallet safely. The guidance, links, and recommended downloads are provided without charge.