TREZOR.IO/START® | TREZOR SUITE APP (OFFICIAL)

📦 Section 1: Initial Hardware Verification and Official Entry

Your journey into self-sovereignty begins here. The absolute first step is to confirm the integrity of your Trezor device and ensure you are using the official entry point for setup.

1.1 Physical Tamper Check

Before connecting, meticulously inspect your Trezor packaging. You must verify that the factory tamper-evident seals (or holographic/magnetic seals on newer models) are **perfectly intact, unbroken, and show no signs of residue or replacement.**

• If the seals are broken, **DO NOT** use the device. Contact official Trezor Support immediately.
• Confirm the box contains the device, USB cable, and the blank Recovery Seed card(s).

1.2 Official Download Protocol

The **Trezor Suite App** is the only official software interface you should use. Secure its download by following this protocol:

1. **Manual URL Entry:** Open your browser and manually type the starting URL: https://trezor.io/start.
2. **Download Desktop App:** On the official page, select the **Desktop Application** for your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux). This provides the most isolated and secure environment.

The Trezor Suite contains all necessary communication protocols (including the functions of the Trezor Bridge®) and is your single source of truth for management and updates.

🔑 Section 2: Device Initialization — Firmware and PIN

Connect your Trezor device using the USB cable. Launch the Trezor Suite app. The Suite will guide you through the initial, critical steps for activation.

2.1 Firmware Authentication and Installation

Trezor devices ship without pre-installed firmware to prevent supply chain tampering. The Suite will automatically detect this and guide you through installation. During this process, the Suite performs a **cryptographic signature check** to ensure the firmware file is 100% genuine and unaltered by SatoshiLabs.

• If prompted, confirm the firmware installation on the Trezor device's screen.
• This step establishes a chain of trust between the hardware and the software interface.

2.2 PIN Code Setup

Set a strong PIN code (recommended 4 to 9 digits). The PIN is entered using a **randomized number pad displayed on the Trezor screen**, making it impossible for keyloggers on your computer to record your input.

Remember your PIN. It is required every time you want to unlock and use your Trezor device.

📜 Section 3: Generating and Securing Your Recovery Seed

The Recovery Seed (12, 18, or 24 words) is the master backup key. It is the only way to restore access to your cryptocurrency if your Trezor is lost, stolen, or damaged. This step is the most critical security action you will ever perform.

3.1 The Absolute Security Protocol

1. **Create New Wallet:** Select this option in the Trezor Suite.
2. **Physical Display Only:** The words will appear **EXCLUSIVELY on your Trezor device's small screen.** Your computer is never aware of these words.
3. **Handwritten Backup:** Use the official Recovery Seed card(s). Write the words clearly, in order. Double-check for misspellings.
4. **Do NOT Digitize:** **Under no circumstances** should you photograph, type, scan, or store your Recovery Seed on any connected device (computer, cloud, email, etc.).
5. **Test Verification:** The Suite will guide you through a verification process where you must confirm specific words back to the Trezor device (not the computer).

3.4 Secure Storage Solutions

Store your Recovery Seed card(s) in a place protected against fire, water, and theft. Consider an investment in a durable, fireproof metal backup solution for permanent protection.

💎 Section 4: Trezor Suite — Your Management Command Center

With setup complete, the Trezor Suite transforms into a powerful, secure dashboard for all your crypto portfolio needs.

4.1 Comprehensive Portfolio View

Easily add accounts for all supported coins (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cardano, etc.). The Suite securely synchronizes with the respective blockchains, displaying your real-time balances, portfolio value, and detailed transaction history in one clean interface.

4.2 Hardware Verification: The Golden Rule

Trezor Suite enforces the security principle that the hardware device is the final arbiter of trust. Every critical transaction is mediated by your device:

• **Receiving Addresses:** When generating an address, you must manually compare the address shown in the Suite with the address displayed on the Trezor screen before sharing it.
• **Sending Transactions:** The final transaction details (recipient, amount, fee) are pushed to the Trezor screen. You must physically approve these details by pressing the button(s) on the device before the transaction is signed and broadcast.

4.3 Integrated Financial Tools and Privacy

The Suite offers seamless access to integrated financial services, all secured by your hardware:

• **In-App Buy/Swap:** Purchase new crypto or exchange assets directly within the Suite using verified partners, eliminating the risk of using external, unverified websites.
• **Tor Connectivity:** Toggle on the built-in Tor network integration for enhanced privacy by masking your IP address when interacting with blockchain nodes.
• **Passphrase (25th Word):** Manage this advanced feature to create hidden wallets, adding a crucial layer of plausible deniability to your security model.

✅ Section 5: Continuing Security Best Practices

You have successfully initialized your Trezor. Maintaining security requires ongoing vigilance and adherence to these simple rules:

1. **Verify and Update:** Keep the Trezor Suite app and your device firmware up-to-date via the official Suite interface.
2. **Never Digitize:** Re-affirm your commitment to keeping your Recovery Seed offline and secure.
3. **Safe Disconnect:** Always use the "Eject" option in the Trezor Suite before physically unplugging the USB cable to ensure no data corruption occurs.

Welcome to financial self-sovereignty. You are now protected by the gold standard in hardware security.