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Trezor Suite — What it is and how to use it safely

Trezor Suite is the desktop (and web) companion for Trezor hardware wallets. It manages accounts, signs transactions offline, and helps you keep your recovery seed safe. This article explains features, setup steps, and best practices for maintaining secure cold storage with Trezor Suite.

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Overview

Trezor Suite is the official application by SatoshiLabs for interacting with Trezor hardware wallets (Trezor One, Trezor Model T and later models). It creates a secure bridge between your device and your computer or browser and offers transaction management, portfolio overview, coin swaps, and integrations with partner services while keeping your private keys offline on the device.

Key features

Secure signing

Private keys never leave the device — transactions are approved on the hardware wallet.

Portfolio & accounts

Multi-currency support, account labels, and transaction history in one app.

Recovery helper

Restore or verify your recovery seed using built-in guided flows.

Coinjoin & swaps

Some versions integrate privacy tools and swap providers (check availability by coin and region).

Getting started — quick steps

  1. Download Trezor Suite from the official source: trezor.io (never download from third-party sites).
  2. Install and open Trezor Suite. Connect your Trezor device via USB or use WebUSB where supported.
  3. Create a new wallet or restore from your recovery seed. Store your seed offline and physically (paper or metal backup).
  4. Update firmware when prompted (do this from the official Suite only).
  5. Use the suite to manage accounts, check balances, and sign transactions on the device.

Security best practices

  • Always verify download links via the official Trezor website (trezor.io).
  • Never share your recovery seed. Trezor employees will never ask for it.
  • Keep firmware up to date, but verify release notes before updating if you manage large funds.
  • Consider using a passphrase (BIP39 passphrase) for an additional layer — understand recovery implications before enabling it.

Quick config snippet (example command)

// No special CLI needed for Suite - this is an example of verifying checksum of downloaded file (Linux/macOS)
shasum -a 256 trezor-suite-linux-x64.tar.gz

FAQ

Is Trezor Suite free?

Yes — the Suite application is free. The Trezor hardware device is a one-time purchase.

Can I use Trezor Suite on mobile?

Trezor Suite focuses on desktop. Mobile access may be partially available through the web interface or partner apps — consult the official docs for current platform support.

Where to download safely?

Always download from trezor.io and verify signatures or checksums when possible to ensure file integrity.