Official Site® | Trezor Suite® — Getting Started

Welcome — purpose and scope

This Getting Started guide presents a concise, professional walkthrough of Trezor Suite® aimed at new and returning users who want a secure, predictable path to self-custody. It covers device preparation, Suite installation, first-time setup, essential security practices, and practical workflows for everyday use and long-term storage.

The guidance is intentionally prescriptive: follow the steps in order, verify any prompts on the hardware device display, and retain physical copies of your recovery material in secure, offline locations. This reduces human error and helps maintain a strong defensible custody posture.

Before you begin — prerequisites

Preparation is critical. If you purchased your device second-hand or from an unauthorized seller, perform an additional authenticity and firmware check before initializing.

Step 1 — Install Trezor Suite

Trezor Suite can be used as a web application or as a desktop application. For the highest assurance against supply-chain attacks, prefer the official desktop application downloaded from the manufacturer’s site and verify the package signature where provided.

1. Download: Visit the official site and download the desktop package for your operating system.
2. Verify (recommended): If checksums or signed installers are published, verify the download before running the installer.
3. Install: Run the installer and follow the platform prompts to complete installation.
4. Launch: Open Trezor Suite and choose "Create new wallet" or "Recover wallet" when prompted.

If you prefer a web-first workflow, ensure you access the official domain directly and check for HTTPS and certificate validity in your browser.

Step 2 — Initialize your device (first use)

Initialization creates a recovery seed and sets device access controls. This operation is performed entirely on the hardware device and not on the host computer. Do not skip any on-device confirmations.

Never enter your seed or recovery words into a computer — keep them strictly offline. If you are using a model that supports Shamir Backup, consider that option for distributed, resilient backups.

Step 3 — Pairing and account setup

After initialization, Suite will detect public accounts associated with the device. You can create multiple accounts for organizational or privacy purposes. Each account provides a separate set of receiving addresses derived from the same seed.

1. Allow Suite to enumerate accounts and display balances — this operation reads public keys only.
2. Create named accounts (e.g., "Everyday", "Savings", "Trading") to segment activity.
3. Customize display preferences such as unit (BTC, mBTC, sats) and fiat conversion settings for clarity.

Label accounts intentionally to avoid mixing funds for different purposes. Use distinct accounts to limit operational risk and simplify bookkeeping.

Security fundamentals — what to verify

Security is not a single feature; it is a set of disciplined behaviors. The most important runtime checks are: verify the device screen for every critical prompt, keep firmware current but only update after confirming release authenticity, and never disclose your recovery seed.

• On-device verification: Confirm addresses, amounts, and recipients on the device screen before approving transactions.
• Firmware provenance: Check release notes and digital signatures before updating device firmware.
• Seed custody: Store backups in multiple secure locations and consider hardened storage (steel plates) for long-term retention.

Practical workflows — sending and receiving

Everyday interactions follow a predictable pattern: compose in Suite, verify on device, sign on device, and broadcast via Suite. This preserves the invariant that private keys never leave the hardware device.

1. Receive: Generate a receive address in Suite and verify the exact address string on the device screen before sharing.
2. Send: Create a send transaction in Suite, review fees and recipients, then confirm the full transaction on the device before signing.
3. Audit: Periodically export a set of addresses or xpubs for offline reconciliation and accounting — do not export private keys.

Troubleshooting & frequently encountered questions

Below are concise answers to common issues users encounter during setup or operation.

• Device not recognized: Use the supplied cable, try a different USB port, and confirm the device shows the Trezor logo on its screen.
• Lost PIN: The device can be reset, but resetting will wipe the device. Use your recovery seed to restore accounts on a new device.
• Seed recovery: Use the "Recover wallet" flow in Suite and follow on-device prompts to safely restore from your recorded seed.

Best practices — a concise checklist

• Buy devices only from authorized channels and verify packaging integrity.
• Write your recovery seed legibly and store copies in separate secure locations.
• Confirm every transaction on-device; do not rely solely on Suite's preview.
• Keep firmware updates and Suite versions reasonably current, validating sources before applying updates.
• Use passphrases only if you understand their operational implications and have a secure storage plan.

Closing remarks

Trezor Suite® is designed to provide a clear, auditable bridge between high-assurance hardware security and convenient asset management. The steps above form a pragmatic approach to get started: install the Suite, initialize your device carefully, store recovery material securely, and always validate actions on the device screen. With a disciplined workflow and the recommendations above, you can achieve a robust, long-term custody posture for your cryptocurrencies.