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

Overview

This presentation walks you through the entire lifecycle of starting up a Trezor device: unboxing, firmware checks, initializing the device, creating secure backups, connecting to Trezor Suite, best practices for security, daily usage, and troubleshooting. Each section includes clear headings (H1–H5), concise speaker notes, and helpful official links so you can dive deeper.

Slide 1 — Before you begin (H2)

What you need (H3)

• New or factory-reset Trezor device (Trezor Model T or One)
• Computer with latest OS updates and a USB port
• Official cable that came with the device
• Paper and pen for seed backup (or a metal backup plate for resilience)

Checklist (H4)

1. Never accept unsolicited firmware updates via email or pop-ups.
2. Use only official Trezor software at trezor.io/start.

Quick tip (H5)

Do this setup at home or another private place — public Wi‑Fi and unknown USB hubs increase risk.

Slide 2 — Unboxing and first impressions

Inspect packaging for tamper-evidence. Trezor products have secure seals and identifiable serial numbers on the box. If anything looks tampered with, contact Trezor support before powering on.

What to look for

• Intact tamper seal
• Device matches model listed on box
• Package contains USB cable and quick start card

Slide 4 — Initializing your device

Step-by-step (H3)

1. Power the device and follow on-screen prompts to create a new wallet.
2. Choose a secure PIN when asked — longer is stronger. The PIN protects the device locally.
3. Write down the 12–24 word recovery seed exactly as shown. Do not store the seed digitally.

Seed storage options (H4)

• Paper copy stored in a safe or locked drawer
• Metal recovery plate for fire/water resistance
• Multiple geographically separated copies for redundancy

Security note (H5)

Never share the seed with anyone. Trezor will never ask for your recovery seed through email, chat, or phone.

Slide 5 — Using Trezor Suite (H2)

Features you’ll use daily (H3)

• Send & receive cryptocurrencies securely using device confirmations
• Manage multiple accounts and tokens
• Check transaction history and verify addresses on-device

Best practices (H4)

Always verify the receiving address on the Trezor device's screen before approving a transaction in the Suite — the host computer can be compromised, but the device confirms what’s actually signed.

Slide 6 — Troubleshooting & Recovery

Common issues (H3)

• Device not recognized — try different USB cable/port and ensure Trezor Suite is installed.
• PIN forgotten — if you have your recovery seed, you can recover to a new device; without seed, funds are lost.
• Firmware failed — do not force updates; consult Trezor Support.

Recovery process (H4)

To recover a wallet, use the recovery option in Trezor Suite and enter your seed on the device when prompted. Prefer recovery on a new or factory-reset device, not on a previously used compromised machine.

Slide 7 — Advanced tips (H2)

Hidden wallets & passphrases (H3)

Advanced users may enable a passphrase (BIP39 passphrase) to create hidden wallets. This adds a word to your seed and is effectively a separate account — treat it like a password and never forget it.

Security tradeoffs (H4)

Passphrases increase security but also increase complexity and risk of permanent loss if forgotten — document your chosen strategy offline and keep backups.

Slide 8 — Daily usage checklist

1. Verify your device is the one you expect (model, firmware version)
2. Open Trezor Suite from a trusted machine and confirm the device prompt before approving
3. Keep a minimal exposure strategy: move only what you need to hot wallets for active use

Do this weekly (H5)

Check for firmware updates and review account activity for surprise transactions.

Slide 9 — Safety & common scams

Scams to watch out for (H3)

• Fake support numbers or impersonators asking for your seed
• Malicious websites mimicking Trezor — always confirm the URL is trezor.io
• Unsolicited software claiming to "unlock" features

How to respond (H4)

Do not provide sensitive data. When in doubt, visit trezor.io/support or the official contact pages included earlier in this deck.

Slide 10 — FAQs & resources

Short answers (H3)

• Q: Can I store multiple coins? A: Yes — Trezor supports many cryptocurrencies; check compatibility in the official list.
• Q: Is the recovery seed the only backup? A: Yes — the seed is the single source of truth for wallet recovery.

Further reading (H4)

Explore the official pages listed in Slide 3 for deep dives, developer docs, and security whitepapers. The Trezor Academy is a great entry point for new users.

Closing slide — Final words

Setting up a hardware wallet is a small time investment that dramatically improves your crypto security posture. Follow the steps, keep offline backups, and never rush while handling seeds or device settings.