Trezor hardware wallets are built to protect your cryptocurrencies with industry-grade security. This official guide explains device setup, secure habits, and how to connect to Web3 apps using Trezor Bridge so you can interact safely with dApps while keeping private keys offline.
Trezor devices store private keys inside a protected hardware environment, making remote theft far more difficult than with software wallets. By requiring physical confirmation for each transaction and offering optional passphrase protection, Trezor gives you full custody with strong safeguards.
Start at the official Trezor site and download Trezor Suite. Connect your device with the supplied cable, create a secure PIN, and write down the recovery seed on the provided card. Keep that seed offline and stored safely — it’s the only way to restore your wallet.
After setup, use the Suite for account management. When you need to interact with web-based services, install and run Trezor Bridge to enable secure connections between your browser and the hardware device.
Trezor Bridge is the official connector that lets your Trezor device communicate with browsers and compatible apps. It runs on your computer and creates a trusted channel so Trezor Suite and web dApps can request signatures without exposing keys. Using Bridge is the recommended way to enable Web3 access securely.
Download Trezor Bridge from the official site and run the installer for Windows, macOS, or Linux. After installation it runs in the background and automatically connects when you plug in your Trezor.
Open a supported dApp or Trezor Suite — the app will detect your device through Bridge. Confirm transaction details on the device display before approving. Remember: Bridge only facilitates communication; the device performs all signing operations.
If your browser or app doesn't see your Trezor: try a different USB cable or port, relaunch the browser, and confirm the Bridge service is running. Reinstall the latest Bridge version from the official page if needed; this resolves most connectivity issues.
Trezor hardware wallets combined with Trezor Bridge and Trezor Suite deliver a secure, user-friendly environment for managing Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Install Bridge to enable Web3 access, follow security best practices, and always confirm transactions on your hardware device to keep your funds safe.