The definitive "Getting Started" guide for the official Trezor Suite application. Take **true control** of your digital assets with the leading **hardware wallet security** interface.
Trezor Suite is the essential companion application for your **Trezor hardware wallet**. It is the comprehensive, all-in-one desktop and web application designed to manage your cryptocurrency portfolio with uncompromising security, privacy, and ease-of-use. Forget relying on centralized exchanges or vulnerable software wallets. Trezor Suite puts you in **complete self-custody**, ensuring your most critical asset—your **private keys**—never leave the air-gapped protection of your physical device. It is built upon the principles of **open-source transparency**, allowing the global security community to constantly audit and verify its code, establishing Trezor as the most trusted name in **crypto security**. The interface is designed for both beginners and advanced users, simplifying complex operations like sending, receiving, buying, and staking crypto assets.
Your **Trezor Recovery Seed** and **private keys** are generated and stored offline within the hardware wallet. Every transaction is signed directly on the device, ensuring maximum protection against malware, phishing, and online hacks. This is the cornerstone of true **hardware wallet security**.
Beyond simple storage, Trezor Suite offers features like integrated buying, selling, and swapping (via partners like Invity), as well as **Coin Control** for enhanced Bitcoin privacy, **Taproot** support, and native staking for assets like Ethereum and Cardano. It’s a powerful platform for crypto growth and management.
Trezor Suite is built with **zero-tracking** principles. You can enhance your privacy further by routing all your activity through the **Tor network** directly within the application. The **Discreet Mode** feature allows you to instantly hide all balances and sensitive data, offering security in public spaces.
You are protected by a mandatory PIN, and for the ultimate layer of defense, you can activate the **Passphrase** (also known as a "hidden wallet"). This optional feature adds a custom word to your **Recovery Seed**, creating an entirely separate, inaccessible wallet, which is critical for defending against advanced physical threats.
The first step in securing your crypto is obtaining the official Trezor Suite application. Always visit the **official Trezor website** (`trezor.io`) to download the desktop application for Windows, macOS, or Linux, or to access the secure web version. Never download software from third-party links or unverified sources, as this is a common attack vector for phishing scams. The desktop application offers the most robust and secure experience, particularly because it simplifies the connection process and allows for a more isolated environment. Once downloaded, it is best practice to verify the software’s digital signature to ensure its authenticity before installation. This simple verification step is crucial for maintaining a high standard of **crypto security** from day one. The initial launch will prompt you to connect your Trezor device via USB. The application is designed to guide you seamlessly through the entire setup process.
Before proceeding with setup, Trezor Suite will lead you through an essential **authenticity check**. Carefully inspect your Trezor device and its packaging for any signs of tampering. Look for intact seals and factory components. Trezor devices are shipped without pre-installed firmware. This is a security feature, ensuring that you—the user—install the latest, official **Trezor firmware** directly from the manufacturer's secure servers, mediated by the Trezor Suite app. Click the "Install firmware" button in the Suite interface and confirm the action on your physical device's screen. This process takes a few minutes and is vital. After the firmware is installed, the device is ready to generate your **new hardware wallet**. If your device is already initialized, the Suite will recognize it and prompt you to unlock it instead.
This is arguably the most critical step in your entire **crypto security** journey. You must select "Create new wallet" and then "Create backup." Your Trezor device will display a sequence of 12, 18, or 24 words—your **Recovery Seed** (also called a mnemonic phrase). These words are the master key to all your cryptocurrency funds, across all supported coins, accounts, and future wallets created with this device. You must write these words down *only* on the provided physical recovery cards, in the exact order shown. **NEVER** take a picture of it, store it digitally (e.g., on a computer, phone, or cloud service), or enter it into any website or application other than the Trezor device itself during the recovery process. Your **Recovery Seed** is the only way to restore your wallet if your Trezor device is lost, stolen, or damaged. Store the physical copy in a secure, fireproof location, away from your Trezor device itself. The Suite will then guide you through a verification process to ensure you correctly recorded the **Recovery Seed**. This redundancy ensures the safety of your funds.
A **secure PIN** protects your Trezor from unauthorized physical access. You will set this directly on the device screen (or using the shuffled 3x3 grid in Trezor Suite for the Model One), not on your computer keyboard. A strong PIN should be at least 4 digits, but you can choose up to 50 digits for maximum protection. The device will automatically wipe itself after too many incorrect PIN attempts, making brute-force attacks virtually impossible. For the ultimate layer of defense in your **hardware wallet security**, consider setting up a **Passphrase** (creating a "hidden wallet"). The passphrase is an extra word (or sentence) that you must remember. Each unique passphrase creates a new, separate, and entirely invisible wallet. If a thief forces you to unlock your device, you can use your standard wallet (with a small decoy amount) while keeping your main funds secure in the hidden wallet. This is a powerful feature for high-value users, but remember: if you forget the **Passphrase**, your funds are permanently lost.
Once your **Trezor hardware wallet** is initialized and secured with a PIN, Trezor Suite will prompt you to select the cryptocurrencies you wish to manage. Trezor supports over a thousand assets, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and countless tokens. You can easily enable or disable coins at any time via the settings menu. The main dashboard provides a clear overview of your entire portfolio. To receive funds, navigate to a specific coin account (e.g., "Bitcoin"), click the "Receive" tab, and generate a new receiving address. **Always verify this address on your Trezor device's screen** before sharing it. To send funds, navigate to the "Send" tab, input the recipient's address, the amount, and confirm all transaction details (address, amount, fee) on your physical Trezor device. This final, physical confirmation is what makes **Trezor Suite security** superior to software solutions. You are now ready to fully manage your assets with unprecedented safety.