Presentation Setup Security

Trezor.io/Start® — Starting Up Your Device | Trezor®

A vivid, presentation-ready walkthrough with fresh phrasing and a stronger vocabulary to guide first-time and returning users through a safe startup.

Quick Launch Deep Dive Advanced Recovery

Fresh tone

Concise verbs, active voice, and new technical verbs like bootstrap, attest, and quarantine make instructions crisper.

Color-forward

Mixed glows and readable contrasts deliver an engaging slide look without sacrificing clarity.

User-ready

Each section is crafted to present as a single slide or printable card for workshops and handouts.

Quick Launch — 8 Minutes

Fast path to operational status. Ideal when you need to get a device up and running safely, without detours.

  1. Unwrap & scan packaging for tamper signs. If uncertain, pause and ask support.
  2. Type trezor.io/start directly in your browser. Confirm TLS lock and certificate info.
  3. Download Trezor Suite for your OS and open the installer. Verify any displayed hashes if comfortable doing so.
  4. Connect device, update firmware when prompted, and set a strong PIN using the device's screen.
  5. Write the recovery words on paper; do not photograph them. Verify word order twice.
Rapid tip: Use a test transfer (small amount) to confirm end‑to‑end integrity before moving large funds.

Deep Dive — Safety First

Expanded rationale and alternatives for users who want assurance and redundancy.

On‑device verification

Rely on the Trezor screen to attest addresses, prompts, and confirmations. The computer is a conduit — the device is the authority.

Backup strategies

Consider metal backups for fire/water resistance. Use geographically separated locations and avoid single points of failure.

Advanced Options

For power users and custodians who require stronger compartmentalization and operational security.

Passphrase paradigms

Use passphrases to create hidden wallets. Treat the passphrase with the same rigor as a password — it is not recoverable if lost.

Sharding & multisig

Split seeds (shards) or use multisig to distribute control. Ideal for organizations and high-value holdings.

Air‑gapped setups

Use unsigned offline devices to sign transactions, then broadcast from an online machine. Reduces attack surface.

Operational playbooks

Document recovery steps, designate roles, and perform periodic rehearsal restores (red‑team your own setup).

Recovery & Emergency Flow

Stepwise recovery with cautions and rollback options.

  1. Obtain an official Trezor Suite installation on a trusted machine.
  2. Use Recover wallet in Suite and enter your recovery seed only on the Trezor's interface when requested.
  3. If you used a passphrase, ensure you recall the exact passphrase phrase/format before restoring.
  4. After restore, run a small inbound test and verify addresses on the device display.
  5. Rotate any exchange withdrawals or linked services if a compromise is suspected.
Emergency note: If you suspect the seed was exposed, move funds to a newly created wallet (with a fresh seed and passphrase) immediately.