Clear, practical steps for registering, logging in, and keeping your Trezor account secure. This page focuses on the essentials and best practices to minimize risk.

Overview

What this guide covers

This concise guide explains how to register and log in safely while using trezor.io/start as your trusted entry point. It includes actionable advice on creating accounts, choosing secure login credentials, enabling multi-layer protections, and routine hygiene to protect your crypto assets. The goal is practical — help you avoid typical pitfalls that lead to loss or theft.

Registration: Start on the right page

Why begin at trezor.io/start?

Always begin any setup by typing https://trezor.io/start directly into your browser or using a bookmark you created yourself. Phishing sites often mimic official pages to capture credentials or trick users into revealing recovery information. By using the official URL you guarantee verified downloads, official firmware, and accurate instructions.

Steps to register a new device

  1. Go to trezor.io/start and select your device model.
  2. Download Trezor Suite from the official link only — check the exact domain and SSL lock.
  3. Connect your device via USB and follow the Suite’s guided setup to initialize.
  4. Create a new wallet; the device will generate your recovery seed offline.

Key registration best practices

  • Never register or enter your recovery seed on a website or in a browser field.
  • Prefer a freshly downloaded Trezor Suite installer; avoid shared or public computers.
  • Keep a physical copy of your recovery seed in a secure, offline location.

Login: secure access to your account

Device-based login model

With Trezor, the primary authentication factor is the hardware device itself. The device holds your private keys, and actions like signing a transaction require a physical confirmation on the device. That design reduces the risk associated with remote credential theft because an attacker would need both your device and your PIN (and passphrase, if used).

PIN entry rules

Choose a PIN that’s memorable to you but not guessable. Never reveal your PIN to anyone. The PIN is entered on the device’s screen (or via the device-confirmation flow) — this ensures the PIN is never exposed to the computer or browser.

Optional passphrase

A passphrase is an optional layer that acts as an additional secret (a “25th word”) on top of your recovery seed. It offers plausible deniability and the ability to create multiple hidden wallets from one seed. If you enable a passphrase, treat it like a second, independent secret — never store it with the written seed.

Account & security hygiene

Practical habits that reduce risk

Security isn’t one-time work — it is a set of repeating habits. Regularly update your device firmware exclusively from trezor.io/start, keep the computer you use for crypto tasks patched and free of unknown software, and use dedicated, trusted machines where possible. Treat recovery data with the same sensitivity as physical cash.

Backup strategies

  • Write the seed on paper and store it in at least two geographically separated, secure locations.
  • Consider metal backups for superior fire, water, and time resistance.
  • Rotate secure storage locations periodically and audit access logs if using safety deposit boxes or custodial solutions.

What NOT to do

Do not type your recovery seed into any website, store it in cloud storage, or photograph it. Avoid mixing critical recovery information with everyday notes or files. If you must share account access (for an executor or legal custodian), use established legal paths like vaults or escrow, not screenshots or plaintext messages.

Troubleshooting & official support

Where to turn when things go wrong

If you encounter connectivity issues, firmware errors, or setup problems, refer first to trezor.io/start and the official Trezor documentation. Official sources contain verified troubleshooting steps and checksums for downloads. Avoid third-party assistance unless it’s from a reputable, verifiable security professional.

Quick fixes

  • Try a different USB cable or port and ensure the cable supports data (not only charging).
  • Restart your computer and the Trezor device, then reconnect.
  • Reinstall Trezor Suite from the official link if the app behaves unexpectedly.

Final notes

Simple rules that protect years of value

Use trezor.io/start as your anchor for all software and firmware downloads. Treat the hardware device, the recovery seed, the PIN, and any passphrase as separate security domains. Practice good device hygiene, keep backups offline, and use official support channels when troubles arise. Following these straightforward steps will significantly reduce the chances of accidental loss or targeted theft.

Helpful reminder

Security is layered: each precaution — device, PIN, seed storage, and behavioral hygiene — compounds to build strong protection. Start with the official page, follow the on-screen guidance, and favor caution over convenience.