What Trezor Suite does
Trezor Suite acts as the trusted UI for your hardware wallet: it displays account balances, prepares transactions and forwards them to your Trezor device for secure signing. Suite focuses on privacy (no telemetry), transparency (open source components), and usability — bringing advanced wallet features within reach of everyday users.
Download & install
Download Trezor Suite from the official Trezor website. Choose desktop or use the web version for quick access. Verify the installer if you require higher assurance and follow onboarding steps in Suite to pair your device. Suite includes a Manager for firmware updates and device options — apply firmware updates only through Suite prompts.
Getting started — step by step
Follow these high‑level steps to start with Trezor Suite:
- Download and open Trezor Suite from the official site.
- Connect your Trezor device via USB and unlock it with your PIN.
- If new, create a recovery seed on the device and write it down on the supplied card.
- Use Suite’s Manager to install coin apps if required, then add accounts to view balances and history.
- Perform a small test transaction to verify setup before transferring larger amounts.
Security model & best practices
Trezor’s design isolates private keys on the hardware device, using Suite only as an interface. Key best practices:
- Generate the recovery seed only on your Trezor device and store it offline — never photograph or store it digitally.
- Use a strong PIN and consider the optional passphrase for hidden wallets; understand passphrase risks before enabling.
- Keep firmware and Suite updated; updates may patch vulnerabilities and add protection.
- Verify addresses and transaction details on the device screen before approving — Suite shows a preview but the device is authoritative.
- Only connect to DApps you trust and limit permissions per site. Revoke permissions when not needed.
DeFi, NFTs & advanced flows
Trezor Suite supports integrations that streamline DeFi and NFT interactions. When using DApps, Suite will route transactions to your device for review — for complex contract calls, inspect the full payload and confirm on-device. For NFTs, Suite lets you view basic metadata and ownership; use marketplace interfaces for richer gallery features and always verify token IDs and contract addresses when approving transfers.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I use Suite without a Trezor device?
- No — Suite is built to work with Trezor hardware wallets; signing always requires the device.
- Is Trezor Suite open source?
- Trezor publishes many components and libraries as open source. Check the documentation and GitHub for the latest repository links.
- What if I forget my PIN?
- If you forget the PIN, you must restore your wallet from the recovery seed onto another device. The PIN is used to lock the device locally.
Troubleshooting
- If Suite doesn’t detect your device: try a different USB cable or port, ensure the device is unlocked, and that your OS provides USB permissions.
- If firmware update fails: follow Suite’s recovery instructions and contact Trezor support if needed.
- If balances don’t display: add the account in Suite and allow time for blockchain indexing; use an explorer to verify transactions.
Developer & integration notes
Developers can integrate with Trezor devices via official libraries and documentation. When building DApp integrations, design clear user prompts and include contextual information so users understand exactly what will be signed. Minimize permission requests and support network-specific serialization where required.