Trezor Suite (Official) — Desktop & Web Crypto™

Onboarding & device setup

Setting up your device with Trezor Suite follows a secure and user-friendly flow that balances ease-of-use with hardened protections. The Suite will detect your device, guide firmware checks, and lead you through wallet creation or seed restoration.

Step-by-step

1. Connect your Trezor using the official cable. Avoid untrusted USB hubs.
2. Open Trezor Suite and choose Create new wallet or Restore.
3. If creating new, the device will generate a recovery seed—record the words on the supplied card exactly and keep copies in separate secure locations.
4. Set a PIN on-device; Suite will prompt you to confirm and will never transmit your seed to the host.
5. After setup, add the cryptocurrencies you want to manage and optionally connect to third‑party dApps.

Trezor Suite never stores your private keys; the device remains the single source of truth for signing.

Recovery seed — backup & best practices

Your recovery seed (mnemonic) is the master key to your wallet. Protect it with a disciplined backup strategy.

Recommended approach

• Write the words in order and legibly on the provided recovery card.
• Create two or more geographically separate backups (home safe, bank safe deposit box).
• Consider resilient storage (stainless steel plates) for long-term durability.
• Use a passphrase (optional) for a hidden wallet, but note that losing the passphrase means losing access to the hidden wallet.

If you suspect the seed is compromised: create a fresh wallet on a new device and transfer funds immediately.

Accounts & asset management

Trezor Suite provides a clear accounts view, transaction history, and integrated receiving and sending flows. Accounts are deterministic and derived from your seed; installing or removing network support in Suite does not change ownership of your funds.

Managing assets

• Install network support modules in Suite (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana).
• Add accounts to scan derived addresses from your seed.
• Label accounts for clarity (e.g., Savings — BTC, Trading — ETH).
• Use small test transactions when sending to new addresses or smart contracts.

dApp integrations & web workflows

Trezor Suite is designed to play nicely with the web3 ecosystem. Use the suite alongside browser connectors or Trezor Bridge to interact with decentralized exchanges, NFT platforms, and DeFi protocols while keeping private keys isolated on-device.

How to use safely

• Only connect Suite or Bridge to trusted dApps; bookmark frequently-used platforms rather than clicking unfamiliar links.
• Carefully review contract calls on the Trezor device; verify amounts, recipient addresses, and contract data before approving.
• For complex DeFi interactions, consider using a transparent, audited intermediary wallet or multisig to reduce single-signer risk.

Firmware & update policies

Firmware ensures your device's cryptographic hygiene. Trezor digitally signs firmware releases, and Suite orchestrates secure updates with verification steps.

Update checklist

1. Review release notes in Suite before updating.
2. Ensure the device is connected and the host is stable (no sleep or disconnects).
3. Follow Suite prompts and confirm the firmware fingerprint when displayed.
4. If an update fails, reconnect and follow recovery instructions in Suite or consult official support.

Security fundamentals for Trezor Suite users

Trezor Suite's security model centers on keeping signing material on the device and making every signature a deliberate, auditable action.

Operational guidance

• Never enter your recovery seed into a computer or message thread; store it offline.
• Confirm addresses and transactions on the device display; the host UI can be compromised.
• Use passphrases only if you understand the operational tradeoffs; they add security but increase responsibility.
• Consider multisig for enterprise or high-value funds to distribute trust across multiple signers/devices.

Advanced features & workflows

Power users can leverage Suite for coin splitting, coin control, and integration with custom node endpoints. Developers can use Suite with Trezor's APIs to build customized signing workflows while preserving on-device verification.

Things to consider

• Use custom node endpoints if you require maximum privacy or want to run your own full node.
• Air‑gapped signing: for maximum security, maintain an offline signing setup where the host that talks to the network is separate from the device host.
• Scripting & automation are possible but reduce human review; avoid automating approvals for high-value transactions.