Welcome to Trezor Suite
Trezor Suite is the official companion application for Trezor hardware wallets. It provides a secure, privacy-focused interface for managing cryptocurrencies: creating and restoring wallets, adding accounts, sending and receiving funds, viewing tokens and NFTs, and connecting to decentralized applications. This guide walks you through the essentials—download, install, onboarding, day-to-day operations, advanced features, and security best practices—so you can use Trezor Suite with confidence.
Why Trezor Suite?
Hardware wallets like Trezor keep private keys offline in a secure environment. Trezor Suite acts as a bridge between your hardware and the internet: it never exposes private keys, it only transmits public data and unsigned transactions, and it requires physical confirmation on the device for signatures. This model reduces attack surface and provides strong protection against remote compromise.
Preparing to get started
Before you download and install the Suite, gather the following items: a supported Trezor device (Model T or Model One), a desktop computer, a reliable USB cable, and a secure place to record your recovery seed. Consider a metal backup plate for long-term protection against fire and water. Make sure you plan where you’ll store your recovery seed physically—this is the single most important step for safeguarding assets.
Download & install
Always obtain Trezor Suite from the official source and verify the integrity of the downloaded file using checksums if provided. Choose the appropriate installer for your OS and follow standard installation steps. If using the web interface, use a modern browser and ensure the origin is the official Trezor domain. After installation, launch the Suite to begin onboarding.
Set up your Trezor device
On first use, connect your device and follow on-device prompts. You’ll choose between creating a new wallet or recovering an existing one with a seed. Creating a new wallet generates a recovery seed on the device—write it down exactly as displayed and store it offline. If restoring, carefully enter your seed words on the device only, never on a computer or online form.
Adding accounts and tokens
In Trezor Suite, click "Add account" and select the blockchain you want to manage. The Suite will derive addresses and show balances. For tokens (ERC‑20 and others), the Suite often detects common tokens automatically; for new or obscure tokens you can add them manually by specifying contract details. Label accounts to keep your portfolio organized.
Receiving funds
To receive crypto, open the desired account and click "Receive." The Suite will display a receiving address and prompt you to confirm it on your Trezor device. Always compare the address shown in Suite with the device display before sharing it—confirming on-device prevents clipboard or screen-tampering attacks.
Sending funds
To send, compose a transaction in the Suite with recipient, amount and optional memo. Select fee priority if supported. When you hit send, the Suite forwards an unsigned transaction to the device. The device will present transaction details—destination address, amount and fee—and you must confirm physically on the device before the signature is released. This two-step confirmation protects you even if the host computer is compromised.
Using NFTs and token collections
Trezor Suite shows supported NFT collections and token metadata. For transfers, the Suite will prepare the transaction and require device confirmation as usual. Be careful when approving token approvals or marketplace interactions—double-check the operation on-device and revoke excessive allowances where possible.
Staking & integrations
The Suite can integrate with trusted staking providers for supported networks, guiding you through delegation and unstaking. For DeFi and dApp interactions, App integrations and WalletConnect-style flows ensure that signing happens on your device while the Suite or partner sites manage the web-facing components. Only use vetted integrations and review each signature request carefully.
Advanced: multisig, passphrase, coin control
Power users benefit from features like multisignature wallets (distributing custody across devices), passphrase-protected hidden wallets (adds a secret word to the seed to create additional derived accounts), and coin control on UTXO chains for finer privacy and fee management. These features increase security and flexibility but also add complexity—understand recovery implications before enabling them.
Backup & recovery best practices
Record your recovery seed exactly and store it in at least two physically separate secure locations. Consider using durable metal backups to withstand disasters. Never store your seed digitally or photograph it. If you enable a passphrase, store that passphrase securely—losing it will lock access to that hidden wallet permanently.
Keeping software & firmware updated
Keep both the Suite and your device firmware up to date. Updates can patch vulnerabilities and add support for new assets. The Suite provides guided firmware upgrades; follow those steps carefully and ensure the device remains connected and powered during the update.
Troubleshooting common issues
If your device is not detected, try a different USB cable or port, restart the Suite and your machine, and ensure the device is unlocked. For missing tokens, re-add the token or install the required app on-device if the Suite requires it. If you encounter firmware or software errors, collect logs, follow guided recovery steps, and contact official support channels with detailed reproduction steps.
Security checklist
- Download Suite only from official releases and verify checksums.
- Record recovery seed offline; use metal backups for resilience.
- Verify address and amount on-device before every signature.
- Use passphrase only when you understand consequences.
- Prefer multisig for institutional or large-value custody.
Final recommendations
Trezor Suite combines hardware-rooted security with a modern UX to make crypto management safe and approachable. For most users, following the basic setup and the security checklist will mitigate the bulk of common risks. Power users should leverage multisig and coin control to fine-tune privacy and custody. Always treat your recovery seed as the ultimate secret—protect it, back it up, and verify recovery periodically in a controlled manner.