Trezor.io/Start

Understanding the role of the **Recovery Seed Phrase Security** is key to responsible cryptocurrency ownership. This phrase is generated by the Trezor device itself, completely offline, during the **Trezor Setup**. It follows the BIP39 standard, meaning it uses a limited, standardized word list. This allows you to recover your funds on any compatible hardware or software wallet, making it the universal key. If your physical Trezor is lost, stolen, or destroyed, this seed phrase is your only way to restore access to your **Secure Crypto Storage**.

We cannot overstate the necessity of protecting this information. The security of the device is only as strong as the security of the seed phrase. When you **Initialize Trezor**, you must commit to storing the written recovery seed in a secure, fireproof, and waterproof location, far away from your computer. Any digital record (photo, email, cloud document) is a vulnerability. The **Trezor Setup** includes multiple warnings about this because it represents the only single point of failure. Treat your seed like the equivalent of a million-dollar bearer bond.

Advanced users should also consider the use of a **Passphrase** (sometimes called a 25th word), which adds an optional, extra layer of security on top of the standard **Recovery Seed Phrase Security**. While not mandatory during the initial **Hardware Wallet Initialization**, enabling a passphrase significantly enhances your **Secure Crypto Storage** by making your seed phrase useless without this additional, user-defined word. Only once these steps—especially securing the seed—are complete is your **Trezor Setup** truly finalized and ready for transactions.

Always begin your process at the **Official Start Page**, **Trezor.io/Start**. Phishing attacks often mimic the legitimate setup process. By using the official domain and downloading or accessing the Trezor Suite directly from this trusted source, you minimize the risk of installing malicious software that could compromise your **Hardware Wallet Initialization** or attempt to steal your **Recovery Seed Phrase Security**. The Suite itself performs automated checks to verify the authenticity of your Trezor device and its firmware.

During the **Trezor Setup**, the Suite will confirm that your device is genuine. The factory-installed firmware is verified cryptographically upon first connection. If any anomaly is detected, the Suite will immediately notify you and guide you through safe recovery steps, ensuring that no funds are risked. This layer of automated vigilance is critical for peace of mind and is a core part of the promise of **Secure Crypto Storage**. Trust only the prompts that appear on your physical Trezor screen and on the verified **Official Start Page**.

A successfully completed **Trezor Setup** means you have installed the firmware, completed **PIN Creation**, and, most importantly, backed up and secured your seed. This means you are now in full, sovereign control of your digital wealth. Welcome to the world of self-custody. Use this **Official Start Page** as your primary reference point, and always refer to the latest guides for ongoing updates and best practices for securing your assets.