Welcome to the official guide for using Trezor Bridge®, your key to securely signing transactions and accessing your Trezor hardware wallet through web-based applications. This essential tool allows you to use your Trezor device safely while interacting with decentralized apps (dApps), managing your crypto portfolio, and ensuring the privacy and security of your assets. 🔒💻
“With Trezor Bridge, your Trezor device becomes your security hub for all online crypto interactions—no compromises.”
Trezor Bridge® is a lightweight application that runs in the background of your operating system and connects your Trezor hardware wallet to web-based applications. Whether you're accessing a dApp, signing a transaction, or managing your funds, Trezor Bridge makes sure that your Trezor device is securely involved in all actions, keeping your private keys offline at all times.
By providing an extra layer of security, the Trezor Bridge ensures that your crypto activities are safe from online threats such as hacking or phishing attempts. 🌐⚡
Without the Bridge, your Trezor hardware wallet cannot communicate directly with your web browser. Trezor Bridge solves this issue by acting as an intermediary between your Trezor device and supported web wallets, such as Trezor Suite, MyEtherWallet, MetaMask, and many other decentralized apps (dApps).
Why is this necessary? Most web browsers are sandboxed for security reasons, and they don’t have access to the connected hardware wallets without the Trezor Bridge software. The Bridge enables secure, seamless communication between your hardware device and browser, ensuring that you can manage your crypto assets safely from the comfort of your web interface. 🌍
Before using your Trezor device with web-based applications, you’ll need to download the Trezor Bridge. To download it, follow these steps:
Important: Always download software from official Trezor sources to protect your assets from malicious software.
Once the installer is downloaded, follow the installation steps:
After installation, the Trezor Bridge will run automatically in the background. You’ll see its icon in the system tray or menu bar.
Once the Bridge is installed, the next step is to connect your Trezor hardware wallet to your computer. Here's how:
Tip: Always ensure that the website or app you’re connecting to is legitimate. Double-check URLs and avoid phishing sites!
After connecting your Trezor device, you can now sign transactions securely. This process typically involves:
Important: Never enter your recovery seed, PIN, or private keys in any online form. If a website asks for this information, it is a phishing attempt! 🚨
Your Trezor hardware wallet stores your private keys offline, making it virtually impossible for hackers to access your crypto assets over the internet. Trezor Bridge acts only as a communication channel between your browser and device, ensuring that sensitive information never leaves your hardware wallet.
All transactions and sensitive actions are confirmed directly on your Trezor device. You will see the transaction details (recipient address, amount, and fees) on the device’s screen, ensuring that you’re approving the correct action.
Data exchanged between your browser and