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      How do I set up a Trezor Safe 3?

      Use the Trezor Suite desktop program to securely generate an offline bitcoin key.

      Setting up your Trezor will only take a few minutes. Please follow our video guide to set up the Trezor properly, according to best practices!

      What you'll need

      • Your Trezor hardware wallet with its USB cord
      • A PC or Mac with a USB-C port to connect your Trezor
      • A pen to write down your seed phrase

      Tip: If you are setting up a Trezor to create an Unchained vault for the first time, you can find these steps and others within our Self-Service Onboarding guide. The Trezor website also has a written guide that you might find helpful while setting up your Trezor Safe 3.

      Video Guide

      Updates since video production:

      06/17/24: Trezor has updated the Create New Wallet menu. "Standard seed backup" is no longer an option. Please review our guide on selecting the correct backup type option.

      Here is a written summary of the steps:

      1. Download and install the Trezor Suite on your computer.
      2. Open the Suite program and plug in your Trezor.
      3. Select Set up my Trezor and download the firmware onto your Trezor (bitcoin-only firmware is recommended but not required).
      4. Click Start to perform the authentication check on the "Let's check your device" page.
      5. Press the right-side button on the Trezor and follow the navigation tutorial.
      6. Click Create New Wallet and ensure that you select the Default backup type with 12 words.
        • This option may also be referred to as "Legacy backup types."
        • Do not choose the 20-word "Single-share Backup" or the "Multi-share Backup" options.
      7. Confirm this selection on your Trezor, confirm the backup best practices, and then Begin backup.
      8. Your Trezor will generate the 12 seed words and display them on its small screen. Write down your seed words in order on the provided paper.
      9. Complete a short multiple-choice quiz on your seed words to confirm that you wrote them down correctly.
      10. Set a PIN code of your choice for your Trezor.
      11. Repeat the PIN for confirmation.
      12. On the "Active Coins" screen, scroll to the bottom and select Complete Setup.
      13. Setting a device name is optional. When ready, select Access Suite.
      14. On the "Select Wallet Type" screen, choose Standard Wallet.
      15. Click the Settings button on the left-hand menu, followed by Device near the top of your screen. Scroll down to Passphrase, turn off the switch, and confirm on your Trezor.

      You're done! It is safe to unplug your Trezor at any time. Repeat these steps for a second Trezor if you want to use another one for your Unchained Vault. 

      Caution: Losing your hardware wallet or seed phrase backup could compromise this key and put your bitcoin at risk. Follow our security best practices to store your key safely.

      You may now add the Trezor key to your Unchained account. Or, if you have chosen to set up your Trezors before a Concierge Onboarding, this is a great point to stop and wait for your onboarding call.