Trezor.io/start — Secure Hardware Wallet Setup

Trezor Models at a Glance

Trezor Model One

The original hardware wallet with a monochrome OLED screen and two-button navigation.

0.96" monochromatic OLED, two-button pad, Micro‑USB connection :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
PIN up to 50 digits and optional passphrase protection :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Open-source design, firmware transparency, hardware verification seals :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Trezor Model T

A modern touchscreen wallet with Shamir Backup support.

1.54" color touchscreen, USB‑C connection :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Shamir (SLIP‑39) backup, multiple backup sizes (12‑, 20‑, 24‑word) :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Secure, secure element-free open-source design and broad coin support :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Trezor Safe 3

Security-first wallet with a certified Secure Element chip.

0.96" OLED, two-button pad, USB‑C — Secure Element (EAL6+) embedded :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Passphrase & PIN protection and robust backup options (single/multi‑share) :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
Open-source, transparent security enhancements :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

Across all models, Trezor supports thousands of coins and tokens via Trezor Suite and third-party wallets :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}.

Why Trezor Is Built for Security

Cold Storage: Keeps private keys offline, safe from hacks and malware :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}.
Firmware Integrity: Checks bootloader signatures and uses tamper-resistant ultrasonic welding :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}.
Layered Authentication: PIN and passphrase protection, optional Shamir-backed recovery :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}.
Secure Element: Trezor Safe 3 & Safe 5 include a certified EAL6+ chip for physical attack defense, all while remaining open-source :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}.
Transparency: Code is open-source; firmware is public and community-audited :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}.

Additionally, Trezor devices can double as 2FA authenticators (TOTP, U2F, FIDO2), generate GPG/SSH keys, support Lightning wallets (via Electrum), secure keychains, and more—all thanks to community-powered capabilities :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}.

The Trezor Ecosystem

Trezor's hardware security is complemented by a full-featured software ecosystem:

Trezor Suite App: Available on desktop and web for managing, sending, receiving, swapping, buying, staking, and tracking your portfolio all in one place :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}.
Privacy & Safety Features: Includes Tor integration, discreet mode, address poisoning protection, scam airdrop hiding, coin control, firmware authenticity checks, and even the ability to use your own full node for maximum self-sovereignty :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}.
Third-party Wallets: Works with wallets like MetaMask, Rabby, Electrum, Exodus, Wasabi for DeFi, privacy, NFT and cross-chain compatibility :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}.

Getting Started with Trezor

Start securing your crypto in minutes—no experience needed:

Download and install Trezor Suite (desktop or web) :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}.
Connect your Trezor device and follow the guided setup—install firmware, note down your recovery seed, set a PIN and optional passphrase :contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}.
Use Trezor Suite to manage, send, receive, swap, stake, or exchange your supported coins securely—all while your private keys remain on device :contentReference[oaicite:21]{index=21}.
If you ever lose your device, restore your assets using your recovery phrase on a new Trezor :contentReference[oaicite:22]{index=22}.

For hands-on help, book a 1:1 Trezor Expert Onboarding session to get started with confidence :contentReference[oaicite:23]{index=23}.