Trezor® Bridge: Secure Connection for Trezor® Wallet | Setup (H1)

Trezor Bridge: Secure & Smooth Crypto Access — reliable, lightweight software that links your Trezor device to web apps and desktop suites. 🔗🔒

Presentation • Setup guide • Best practices
Quick facts
Version: latest
Platform: Windows / macOS / Linux
Purpose: Bridge browser ↔ Trezor device

Why Trezor Bridge matters

Trezor Bridge acts as the secure, low-level connector between your Trezor hardware wallet and the apps you use to manage crypto. It replaces deprecated browser plugins and provides a safe, standard channel so browsers can talk to the device without exposing sensitive keys.

Core benefits

  • Security first: Private keys never leave the hardware.
  • Cross-platform: Works on Windows, macOS and Linux.
  • Smoother UX: Removes complex plugin installs and reduces compatibility issues.

What it does under the hood

Trezor Bridge runs locally on your machine and exposes a small, secure API for web apps (like Trezor Suite or compatible wallet interfaces). It uses encrypted channels and device-level confirmation prompts so every transaction needs your explicit approval on the hardware device.

Setup overview

1
Download the official Trezor Bridge installer from the Trezor website. Always verify the domain and checksum if available.
2
Install and allow the installer to run. On macOS you may need to approve a system extension; on Linux follow distro-specific instructions.
3
Connect your Trezor device with the official USB cable. Open Trezor Suite or your chosen compatible web app—Bridge will be detected automatically.
4
Confirm actions on the Trezor device display for any sensitive operation (seed generation, transaction signing, settings).

Troubleshooting tips

If Bridge is not detected: restart the Bridge service, reconnect your cable, check for OS-level permissions, try a different USB port, and ensure you downloaded the official release. Rebooting the machine often solves residual device-lock issues.