Official Site | Trezor Bridge® | Getting Started

🔰 Introduction to Trezor Bridge®

Trezor Bridge is a communication interface that securely connects your Trezor hardware wallet to your browser. It acts as a middleware that facilitates safe interactions between web applications and your Trezor device — without exposing your private keys. Whether you're sending crypto, checking balances, or interacting with decentralized apps (DApps), Bridge ensures you're protected. 🔐

This guide is tailored for both beginners and intermediate users who want a full breakdown of Trezor Bridge, how it works, how to install it, and how to use it safely and effectively. 💻🌍

🧩 What Is Trezor Bridge?

Trezor Bridge is a small background utility that runs on your computer and enables communication between your browser and your Trezor device. It's required when using the Trezor Wallet through browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Brave.

Unlike browser extensions, Trezor Bridge offers a more stable and secure experience, with fewer compatibility issues and no dependence on browser updates.

📥 How to Install Trezor Bridge

To get started with Trezor Bridge, follow these steps:

  1. Visit the official download page: https://trezor.io/bridge/
  2. Select your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux)
  3. Download the installer and run it
  4. Restart your browser once installation completes
  5. Plug in your Trezor device via USB

Note: You must restart your browser or system for Bridge to fully initialize.

⚙️ System Requirements

🚀 First-Time Setup with Bridge

Once Bridge is installed and your device is connected:

  1. Visit Trezor Suite Web
  2. Click “Access Suite”
  3. Select your Trezor model
  4. Authorize the browser to connect to your device
  5. Enter your device PIN when prompted
  6. Approve the action on your device screen

This process only takes a minute and grants secure access to your wallet, assets, and settings.

🔐 Why Bridge is Better Than Browser Extensions

🧠 Understanding Bridge in Action

When Bridge is running, it acts silently in the background. Every time you interact with Trezor Suite Web, Bridge securely transmits instructions to your Trezor device, allowing you to approve or reject actions. This process never exposes your recovery phrase or private keys.

🔄 Updating Bridge

Occasionally, Trezor will release updates to Bridge. You should update when: