Trezor Hardware Wallet

Discover the perfect balance of security and simplicity with Trezor. Take charge of your digital assets confidently, knowing that Trezor's industry-leading hardware wallet is keeping them safe.

In the unfortunate event of loss or damage to your Trezor Hardware Wallet, you can still regain access to your funds by following these steps to restore your wallet using the recovery seed:

  1. Obtain a Replacement Trezor Device:

    • Purchase a new Trezor Hardware Wallet to serve as a replacement for the lost or damaged device.

  2. Download and Install Trezor Wallet Software:

    • Visit the official Trezor website (trezor.io/start) and download the Trezor Wallet software compatible with your operating system.

    • Install the software on your computer and ensure it is up to date.

  3. Connect Your New Device:

    • Connect your replacement Trezor device to your computer using the provided USB cable.

  4. Launch Trezor Wallet Software:

    • Open the Trezor Wallet software on your computer and follow the on-screen instructions to begin the recovery process.

  5. Select Recovery Mode:

    • Choose the option to recover an existing wallet using a recovery seed when prompted by the software.

  6. Enter Recovery Seed:

    • Carefully enter the 12 to 24-word recovery seed that you previously generated and recorded during the setup of your original Trezor device.

    • Use the device's buttons to navigate through the word selection process and enter each word of the recovery seed.

  7. Confirm Recovery Seed:

    • After entering the entire recovery seed, the Trezor device will prompt you to confirm the seed by displaying each word one at a time.

    • Verify that each word matches the corresponding word of your recorded recovery seed.

  8. Set PIN and Device Label (Optional):

    • Once the recovery seed is successfully confirmed, you may be prompted to set a new PIN code for your replacement Trezor device and label it for easy identification.

  9. Access Your Wallet:

    • Upon successful completion of the recovery process, you will regain access to your cryptocurrency wallet, including all funds associated with the recovered seed.

By following these steps, you can restore access to your cryptocurrency funds stored on a Trezor Hardware Wallet in the event of loss or damage to the physical device. Remember to securely store your recovery seed and exercise caution to prevent unauthorized access to your funds.

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