Overview
Trezor is a hardware wallet designed to keep your private keys offline and your crypto safe. This presentation explains the typical login flow, highlights core features, and outlines recommended security best practices. The goal is to give an audience both the confidence and practical steps they need to use a Trezor safely.
Login Flow — Step by Step
1. Connect the device
Plug your Trezor into a computer or mobile device using the supplied cable. On power-up the device displays a welcome screen. Always verify the device screen physically — never trust messages only shown in your browser.
2. Enter PIN on device
Use the on-device numeric PIN entry to unlock your Trezor. The PIN is entered using the Trezor’s touchscreen or button mapping — not your keyboard — preventing keyloggers from capturing it. If you forget the PIN, you can recover access only via your recovery seed (kept safely offline).
3. (Optional) Use Passphrase
For stronger security add an optional passphrase (like a 25th word). This creates an additional hidden wallet — but treat this passphrase as secret: losing it means losing access to those funds.
Core Features
- Cold storage: Private keys never leave the device.
- Open-source firmware: Trezor's codebase is auditable by the community for transparency.
- Firmware verification: The device verifies firmware signatures so only official firmware runs.
- Multi-currency support: Works with Bitcoin, Ethereum, ERC-20 tokens and many other chains via compatible wallets.
- Backup & recovery: 12–24 word recovery seed; offline and portable.
- U2F & Passphrase: Extra layers for authentication and hidden wallets.
Security Best Practices
Treat your seed and passphrase like cash: keep them offline, written on durable material, and stored in a safe location. Never enter your seed into a computer or phone. When setting up, verify the device’s fingerprint and firmware signature. Always check the transaction details on the Trezor screen before approving—this is the last line of defense against phishing and man-in-the-middle attacks.
Firmware & Software
Update firmware only from official Trezor sources. Use the official Trezor Suite application or supported third-party clients that explicitly verify device signatures. Avoid downloading random browser extensions or ephemeral web apps that request seed input.
User Experience Tips
For teams and demos, enable demo wallets or testnets to present flows without risking real funds. Use clear, stepwise slides when teaching others — show screenshots of the device approving transaction amounts and addresses. Emphasize that the device screen is authoritative. Finally, teach recipients how to spot fake support pages and verify official domain names.
Common Questions
Q: What if I lose my device?
Recover funds using your recovery seed on a new compatible device. If you also lose the seed, funds are irrecoverable — which is why secure seed storage matters.
Q: Is Trezor immune to malware?
No device is perfectly immune, but hardware wallets greatly reduce risk by separating signing operations from the potentially compromised host computer. Use device display verification to confirm transactions.
Closing Notes
Trezor provides industry-grade protections for self-custody. Combining hardware isolation, verified firmware, and user best practices creates a robust security posture. Encourage hands-on demos, practice recovery drills, and periodic firmware checks to keep users confident and safe.