The login process begins by plugging your Trezor Model One or Trezor Model T into your computer using a USB cable. The device must be in working order and should already be initialized.
Once connected, the device prompts you to enter your PIN. This PIN is set during the initial setup and is required every time you access your wallet. The PIN is displayed in a randomized grid format, ensuring keyloggers and screen-capture malware cannot guess your input.
After entering your PIN, you can access the Trezor wallet interface. The interface may appear through the browser or desktop application, depending on the option you use.
For important actions—such as sending crypto, enabling security settings, or exporting public keys—you must physically approve requests on your Trezor device screen. This ensures no transaction or configuration change can occur without your physical confirmation.
Trezor login is designed to rely on your physical device as the core element of authentication, eliminating the weak points typically associated with online-only wallet systems.
Your private keys are stored offline inside the hardware wallet. They never appear on your computer screen and cannot be extracted even if your device is compromised.
The PIN prevents unauthorized access. Additionally, Trezor offers the option to add a passphrase, which functions as an extra layer of encryption. Even if someone gets your device and PIN, they would still need your unique passphrase.
No transaction can occur without your approval on the device itself. This eliminates remote hacking risks and unauthorized transfers.
Trezor’s codebase is open-source, allowing continuous security audits by the community, researchers, and experts. This transparency ensures advanced protection against vulnerabilities.