Trezor® Hardware Wallet

Official crypto hardware wallet for secure storage — protect keys, sign transactions, and own your Web3 identity.

Protect your crypto with industry-standard cold storage

Trezor® is a family of hardware wallets designed to store your private keys in a secure, offline environment. By isolating critical cryptographic operations from internet-connected devices, Trezor reduces the attack surface for theft and phishing. This guide explains how Trezor works, why it’s trusted by millions, how to choose and set up a device, and best practices to keep your assets safe.

How Trezor secures your keys

Trezor generates your private keys inside the device using cryptographic random number generation. Keys never leave the device — signing happens on-device and only signed transactions are released to your computer. Every sensitive operation (show address, sign transaction, update firmware) requires explicit confirmation on the device’s screen, preventing remote actors from approving transactions without your consent.

Core benefits

Private key isolation

Keys are stored and used only on the device; computers never gain direct access.

On-device verification

Confirm everything on the screen before signing.

Open-source firmware

Code you can review and audit for transparency and trust.

Which model suits you?

Trezor offers multiple models — each designed around different user needs:

  • Trezor Model T — Touchscreen, wide coin support, ideal for advanced users who want a modern interface and broad functionality.
  • Trezor One — Proven, cost-effective, and excellent for everyday secure storage.
  • Accessories — Metal seed plates, travel cases, and cables to protect and carry your device safely.

Step-by-step setup

Setting up your Trezor is straightforward but crucial to do correctly:

  1. Buy only from the official Trezor store or authorized resellers to avoid tampered units.
  2. Connect the device to your computer and open Trezor Suite or a compatible wallet app.
  3. Create a new wallet: the device will generate a recovery seed — write it down on the supplied card or a metal backup.
  4. Set a PIN to protect local device access. Use a PIN you can remember but isn’t easily guessable.
  5. Verify your first receiving address by comparing the address shown in the wallet app with the address displayed on the device.

Never enter your recovery seed on a website, email, or chat. Support will never ask for it.

Recovery & backup

The recovery seed — a list of mnemonic words — is the backup of your private keys. If your device is lost, stolen, or damaged you can restore funds on another compatible wallet using the seed. For long-term durability, consider using a metal seed storage plate to resist fire, water, and physical degradation.

Software & ecosystem

Trezor integrates with Trezor Suite — the official desktop app for managing accounts, firmware, and device settings. It also supports many third-party wallets, allowing flexibility for staking, DeFi, and token management. For developers, Trezor Connect and official APIs provide a secure way to request address display and transaction signing while relying on on-device user confirmations.

Advanced use cases

  • Multisig wallets: Combine multiple Trezor devices or different hardware wallets to require multiple approvals for large transfers.
  • Enterprise & treasury: Use policy-based signing, HSMs, or multisig vaults for institutional custody strategies.
  • Developer testing: Use Trezor with testnets and sandbox tooling while keeping mainnet keys in cold storage.

Privacy & networking

Trezor signs transactions but does not broadcast them — the wallet software or service you use handles broadcasting and may query nodes that learn addresses and balances. If privacy is important, run your own node or use privacy-preserving nodes and services when possible.

Troubleshooting & tips

  • If the device isn’t detected, try a different cable, port, or USB hub. Some cables are power-only and won’t transfer data.
  • On Linux, ensure udev rules are installed so non-root users can access the device without elevated permissions.
  • Keep both Trezor firmware and your wallet software updated to avoid compatibility issues.
  • If you forget your PIN, reset the device and recover from the seed — this is why secure seed storage is essential.

Security checklist

  • Buy only from official channels.
  • Verify firmware via official software when prompted.
  • Store recovery seeds offline; use metal backups for durability.
  • Confirm transaction details on-device every time.
  • Use multisig for high-value or shared accounts.