Get started with the Trezor Safe 5

This article walks you through the process of initializing your Trezor Safe 5 hardware wallet for use with Trezor Suite.
 

What you'll need

• Trezor Safe 5 + USB connecting cable
• Trezor Suite desktop app (alternatively you can use Trezor Suite for web)
• Wallet Backup (recovery seed) card and a pen
• About 15 minutes

Process

• Trezor Suite will prompt you to connect your device. You’ll also have the option to opt in or out of anonymous data collection — this isn’t mandatory, but it helps us with bug fixes and performance improvements, so we recommend allowing it.
• Once your device is connected, you’ll be asked to do a quick security check. Before setting up your Trezor, you should check that the packaging is intact and that the holographic seal has not been tampered with.

• Once you're sure everything is present and correct, click Set up my Trezor:

• Your Trezor is shipped without firmware, so the first step is to install the latest version simply by clicking the Install firmware button:

• Once firmware installation is completed, click on Continue:

• You will then see the 'Let's check your device' screen; this important step helps confirm that your Trezor Safe 5 is genuine and safe to use. To begin, click on Start:

• Your Trezor will display the 'Authenticate device' screen; swipe up and then tap to confirm to continue.
• After successful device authentication, click on Continue:

• In the next step you should choose Create new wallet if this is your first time setting up your Trezor.

• You can only use the Recover wallet option if you already have a Wallet Backup (recovery seed), which can be used to restore access to existing accounts.
• After selecting Create new wallet, you can choose between Single-share Backup or Multi-share Backup. Here we will show the Single-share Backup method; Multi-share Backup is discussed in a separate article.

• After selecting Single-share Backup you’ll then need to confirm the action on your device:

• After you’ve created your wallet, you can then Continue to backup:

• You’ll then be prompted to confirm that you understand the backup instructions. Once these all have a green check mark, you can hit Create backup:

• Swipe up on your TS5 to confirm you understand the Wallet Backup instructions; you will then need to write down all 20 words of your backup accurately, and in the correct order.
• Your TS5 will now display a list of words generated from the SLIP39 word list, which serve as your backup. It's essential to record these words in the correct sequence, and we recommend using the provided Wallet Backup (recovery seed) cards to do so.
• Once you’ve completed this step, hold to confirm using your TS5 touchscreen.

• You then need to check your backup is correct by selecting the requested words from your backup, as instructed by your Trezor.
• With the Wallet Backup complete, you can proceed with setting up a PIN to protect your device from unauthorized physical access; in the ‘Wallet backup complete’ window, select Continue to PIN:

• On the next screen, select Set PIN:

• Your Trezor will prompt you with the question 'Turn on PIN protection?' To confirm, swipe up on the TS5 touchscreen.
• Enter your new PIN directly on the Trezor Safe 5.

• Trezor Suite will show the confirmatory ‘PIN set’ window:

• Press Continue and you will be directed to the ‘Activate Coins’ window, where you’re free to choose which cryptocurrencies are shown in Trezor Suite. This setting can be changed at any time, along with the other (advanced) settings.
• Once you’re happy with your selection of active coins, click Complete setup and you’re all done:

• For a more personal experience, you can choose a name for your Trezor Safe 5 and even change the homescreen wallpaper. Both actions must be confirmed on the Trezor Safe 5 device. Once you are done, click on Access Suite to get started:

• That's it! You’re in Trezor Suite and your wallet is ready to use: