Welcome to Trezor Suite | Getting Started
Welcome! This guide — Trezor Suite | Getting Started — walks you through installing the Trezor Suite app, connecting your Trezor hardware device, and understanding basic operations like sending, receiving, and backing up your wallet. It is written to be practical and concise so you can feel confident using your device.
Before You Begin — Trezor Suite | Getting Started
Before plugging in your Trezor, make sure you are on a secure computer and a trusted network. Trezor Suite | Getting Started recommends closing unused apps, ensuring your operating system is up to date, and only downloading the Suite from official sources. Keep your recovery seed offline and private at all times.
Trezor Suite | Getting Started — download the official desktop app from the manufacturer or the official website. Verify checksums if provided and avoid third-party sources.
Use the original USB cable to connect the Trezor device. Trezor Suite | Getting Started will detect the device and prompt you with clear on-screen instructions.
Choose to create a new wallet or recover an existing one using your recovery seed. Trezor Suite | Getting Started strongly advises writing your seed on paper and storing it securely.
Set a device PIN to protect access. Trezor Suite | Getting Started helps you pick a PIN and warns against obvious choices or storing the PIN digitally.
Using Trezor Suite — Trezor Suite | Getting Started
Once set up, you can view account balances, manage multiple cryptocurrencies, and send and receive funds. Trezor Suite | Getting Started offers an intuitive interface: select an account, enter the recipient address, confirm the transaction on your device, and review the network fee before sending.
- Receiving: Generate an address in Trezor Suite, confirm on your device, and share the address.
- Sending: Add the recipient, set amount and fee, then confirm on both the suite and the Trezor device.
- Accounts: Add and manage multiple accounts; Trezor Suite | Getting Started keeps them separated and easy to navigate.
Always verify addresses carefully. Trezor Suite | Getting Started encourages using the device screen for final confirmation — it is the most secure place to verify transaction details.
Security Tips — Trezor Suite | Getting Started
Security is the core reason to use a hardware wallet. Trezor Suite | Getting Started emphasizes the following:
- Never disclose your recovery seed to anyone.
- Store your seed physically (not digitally).
- Use a strong, unique PIN and enable passphrase support if you need an additional layer.
- Keep firmware updated, following official guidance in Trezor Suite | Getting Started.
Quick FAQ — Trezor Suite | Getting Started
Q: Can I use Trezor Suite on multiple computers? — A: Yes. Trezor Suite | Getting Started supports multiple installations; your device and recovery seed remain the single source of truth.
Q: What if I lose my device? — A: Use your recovery seed on a new Trezor or compatible wallet to restore funds. Trezor Suite | Getting Started reminds you that without the seed funds cannot be recovered.