This comprehensive guide details the secure, necessary steps to **power up** and **configure** your Trezor hardware wallet. Follow these instructions precisely to ensure maximum asset security from the start. Never deviate from the on-screen instructions on the official **Trezor Suite** application and the **device screen** itself.
Navigate to the official Trezor website and **download the Trezor Suite application**. This is the only legitimate software interface for managing your device. **Verify the URL** before downloading. Install the application on a trusted, virus-free computer.
Launch the Trezor Suite. Using the **original USB cable** provided, connect your Trezor device to your computer. The device screen should light up, displaying a welcome message, typically an image of a **locked padlock**.
The Suite will likely prompt you to install or update the device **firmware**. This is crucial for security. Confirm the action on the computer and **verify the fingerprint** displayed on the Trezor screen matches the one in the Suite before confirming installation on the device itself. **Never install pre-loaded firmware**; always install it fresh through the Suite.
Once firmware is complete, the Suite will ask you to set up a new wallet. Select **"Create New Wallet."** This initiates the generation of your **24-word Recovery Seed**. This seed is the **master key** to your funds.
The Trezor device will display your 24-word seed, one word at a time. **Write these words down on the provided Recovery Seed Cards** in the correct sequential order. **Do not photograph it, type it on any device, or save it digitally.** Store this physical copy in a secure, fireproof, and private location. This is the **only way** to recover your funds if your Trezor is lost or destroyed.
The device will ask you to confirm a few words from the seed list to ensure you've recorded them correctly. **This validation occurs solely on the device screen.** After successful confirmation, your seed backup is complete.
The Suite will now guide you to **set a unique PIN**. When prompted, look at the **randomized number grid** on your **Trezor screen**. Input the corresponding pattern on the **scrambled grid** shown on the computer screen. This process prevents screen-scraping malware from capturing your PIN. Choose a PIN of 6 to 9 digits for optimal security. Confirm the PIN by entering it a second time.
Your Trezor is now **initialized, backed up, and protected by a PIN**. Disconnect and reconnect the device. To log in to the Trezor Suite, you will be required to input your PIN using the same **scrambled matrix method** as the setup. Successfully entering the PIN grants you access to your dashboard to manage your cryptocurrency assets.