This is how it works
Download Trezor Suite app
***Download Trezor Suite app for desktop for the best experience,*** or click "Continue in browser" to open the web app.
Install the app
Install the desktop app on your computer. ***This step isn't necessary for web app users.***
Set up your Trezor
***Plug in your device and follow the steps to set up your Trezor wallet securely.***
Move your coins
***You're ready to protect your crypto securely.*** Check our guide to learn how to transfer your assets from an exchange.
🔐 Complete Security Setup Guide
***Why Trezor Security Matters***
Unlike traditional login systems, Trezor uses **hardware-based security** that keeps your private keys completely offline. Your crypto assets are protected even if your computer is compromised.
1. 🛡️ Initial Device Setup & Authentication
**Device Authentication Process:**
- ***Connect your Trezor device*** to your computer via USB
- **Enter your PIN** directly on the Trezor device (never on your computer)
- ***Verify the device authenticity*** through Trezor Suite
- **Complete the initial setup wizard** with secure defaults
⚠️ Security Note: Your PIN and passphrase are ***never transmitted*** to your computer or the internet - they stay on your Trezor device.
2. 🔑 Seed Phrase & Recovery Setup
**Critical Security Steps:**
- ***Write down your 12 or 24-word seed phrase*** on paper (never digitally)
- **Store multiple copies** in separate, secure locations
- ***Never share your seed phrase*** with anyone
- **Verify your seed phrase** by entering it back into the device
🚨 Critical Warning: Your seed phrase is the ***master key*** to all your crypto. Anyone with access to it can steal all your funds. **Never enter it on any computer or website.**
3. 🔒 Advanced Passphrase Protection
**Enhanced Security Layer:**
- ***Enable passphrase protection*** for an additional security layer
- **Create a strong passphrase** (different from your PIN)
- ***Each passphrase creates a separate wallet*** with different addresses
- **Use hidden wallets** for plausible deniability
💡 Pro Tip: Passphrases create ***mathematically different wallets***. Even if someone gets your seed, they can't access funds without the exact passphrase.
4. 🌐 Secure Daily Usage & Login Process
**Safe Login Practices:**
- ***Always verify the Trezor Suite URL*** (suite.trezor.io)
- **Check for HTTPS connection** and valid SSL certificate
- ***Confirm transaction details*** on your Trezor screen before approving
- **Never approve transactions** you didn't initiate
**🔄 Standard Login Flow:**
5. ⚡ Security Best Practices
✅ **Do These Things:**
- •***Keep firmware updated*** regularly
- •**Use official Trezor Suite** only
- •***Verify all transaction details*** on device
- •**Keep device physically secure**
- •***Use different PINs*** for different accounts
❌ **Never Do These:**
- •***Share your seed phrase*** with anyone
- •**Enter seed on computers** or websites
- •***Store seeds digitally*** (photos, files, etc.)
- •**Use public WiFi** for crypto transactions
- •***Click suspicious links*** about Trezor updates
🎓 ***Get Expert Guidance***
*It's necessary to have a Trezor device with you for this session.
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