When you own a Trezor Hardware Wallet, your private keys stay offline, locked securely inside hardware. But to interact with online tools, web‑apps, or even your browser, there must be a safe channel. That’s where Trezor Bridge plays a critical role: providing a secure, reliable connection between your device and software like Trezor Suite without exposing sensitive data.
The official entry point for setup is Trezor.io/start, or sometimes known as Trezor Io Start. This portal ensures you get the right versions of software, proper instructions, and verification steps so your path to launch is smooth and protected.
Trezor Bridge sits between the browser or desktop app and the hardware wallet. Rather than allowing direct access that can be risky, Bridge intermediates USB or WebUSB requests and ensures that only valid, signed commands get to the device—and only after you confirm them on the device screen itself.
Once Bridge is installed, software like Trezor Suite can detect your hardware wallet, show balances, prepare transactions, and allow signing. If a service supports Trezor Login, you’ll be able to authenticate using the device without traditional passwords—adding an extra layer of security because the device itself authorizes actions.
Use Trezor.io/start to ensure your software is authentic. Download links for Bridge are provided there along with instructions that match your operating system—Windows, macOS, Linux. Following this ensures you avoid phishing or fake software.
After downloading, run the installer. On some systems, you’ll need to approve permissions (USB, driver access). Only accept prompts from trusted sources. The installer must be the official one from the Trezor site.
Plug in your hardware wallet, open Trezor Suite or a web interface. If Bridge is properly installed, your device should be detected. You may need to confirm on the device itself, verifying that the messages you see match those displayed by the software.
If detection fails: try another USB port or cable; disable browser extensions that might block USB access; restart the computer; reinstall Bridge from Trezor.io/start.
Keep your Trezor device firmware up to date. Also update Bridge whenever new versions are released. These often include patches for vulnerabilities or improvements for compatibility with newer browser versions or operating systems.
For any operation—whether sending crypto, changing settings, or authenticating via Trezor Login—always check the prompts shown on your Trezor Hardware Wallet screen. This is your last line of defense.
Always start your download from official sources—particularly Trezor.io/start or trusted affiliate pages that link to it. Avoid copying random URLs shared via email, chat, or social media that may mimic Trezor but host malicious versions.