🛡️ Your Secure Gateway: Getting Started with Trezor Suite

1. Verify Device Authenticity

Your security begins before you even plug in the device.

• Check the Packaging: Inspect the box for any signs of tampering. **Trezor** uses security seals and holographic packaging. The packaging should be intact.
• Source: Ensure you purchased the device directly from the official **Trezor website** or an authorized reseller.

2. Download Trezor Suite

The **Trezor Suite application** is the necessary software for managing your wallet.

• Official Source Only: Download the correct version of the **Trezor Suite desktop application** for your OS from the official **Trezor website**.
• Installation: Install the software following the on-screen prompts.

3. Connect Your Trezor and Install Firmware

Connect your **Trezor hardware wallet** and launch the **Trezor Suite** application.

• Firmware Installation: The Suite will prompt you to install the latest official **Trezor firmware**.
• Verification: Crucially, confirm the fingerprint/hash displayed on both your computer screen and the Trezor device screen matches. This verifies you are installing legitimate **Trezor software**. Do not disconnect your device during this critical step.

4. Generate and Record Your Recovery Seed (The Master Key)

This is the most important step. Your **Recovery Seed** (a list of 12, 18, or 24 words) is the only backup of your entire wallet.

1. Manual Transcription: DO NOT store these words digitally. Manually write down your **Recovery Seed** on the two provided **Trezor Recovery Seed cards**.
2. Confirm: The **Trezor Suite** will ask you to confirm a few words to ensure you recorded it correctly.
3. Storage: Store your **Recovery Seed cards** in a **secure, private, and fireproof location**. Anyone who finds it can access your funds.

5. Set a PIN for Device Protection

A **PIN** protects your **Trezor device** from unauthorized physical access.

• Creation: You will see a randomized number grid on the **Trezor device** screen and click the corresponding position on the computer screen.
• Complexity: Choose a **PIN** of 4 to 9 digits. The more digits, the stronger the protection.

6. Enable Passphrase (Advanced Security)

For maximum security, experienced users should activate the **Passphrase** feature, also known as the "Hidden Wallet" feature.

• Function: A **Passphrase** is an additional, user-defined word or sentence that creates a new, entirely separate, and highly secure wallet.
• Warning: If you forget your **Passphrase**, your funds are permanently lost. There is **no way to recover** a forgotten **Passphrase**.

7. Configure and Personalize

Explore the **Trezor Suite** settings to tailor the application to your needs:

• Name Your Trezor: Choose a unique name for easy identification.
• Currency and Theme: Set your preferred fiat currency (e.g., USD, EUR) and customize the visual interface.

8. Receive Your First Crypto

In the **Trezor Suite** dashboard, select your coin (e.g., **Bitcoin (BTC)** or **Ethereum (ETH)**) and click 'Receive'.

• Verify Address: **ALWAYS** verify the generated **public receiving address** on the **Trezor Suite** screen **matches the address shown on your Trezor device screen**.
• Transfer: Copy the verified address and use it to transfer funds.

9. Send Transactions Safely

To send funds, your **Trezor hardware wallet** signs the transaction offline.

• Confirmation: You must physically confirm the transaction details (address and amount) on the Trezor device screen and then approve it with the buttons on the device. This physical confirmation prevents remote attackers.