Trézor.io/Start® provides a dedicated and carefully designed start-up flow for users who are taking the important step of securing their cryptocurrency with a hardware wallet. This page explains, in plain terms, how to initialize your device, verify firmware authenticity, and safely create or restore your recovery seed. When you power on a new Trézor device and connect it to this official portal, follow the step-by-step prompts on-screen; they are intended to minimize risk, reduce user error, and provide concrete guidance during each stage of setup. Never share your recovery seed with anyone; treat it as the single most sensitive piece of information protecting your assets. During initialization, confirm the device's fingerprint and firmware signature directly on the device screen — this is a crucial anti-tamper check. Use the recommended PIN mechanisms and consider enabling additional authentication layers where appropriate. While creating your recovery seed, write the words down on a durable, offline medium and store them somewhere secure and inaccessible to networked devices. If you are restoring an existing seed, confirm the exact order of words and check for any transcription errors immediately after entry. For regular maintenance, keep the device firmware up-to-date by only installing firmware downloaded from the official Trezor servers; avoid third-party or unverified packages. If you suspect a compromise, do not enter seeds or PINs into any device that appears tampered with; reach out to official support channels. This portal also includes links to educational resources and community forums where proven best practices are discussed by experienced users and Trezor experts. By combining careful physical custody, a strong PIN, and diligent verification of firmware and device authenticity, you significantly reduce the risk of loss or theft. Remember: the safest backup is an offline backup you control. Protect your privacy, limit exposure of your recovery words, and never type them into a computer unless explicitly instructed by a verified restoration flow on the hardware device itself.