Your step‑by‑step companion to connecting securely
Welcome to the Ledger.com/start® Guide. In this guide, you will learn how to establish a Secure Connection for Trezor Hardware Wallet® using the Ledger interface. This process ensures that your device communications remain private, encrypted, and protected against unauthorized access. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced user, this tutorial walks you through each step.
The term “Ledger.com/start®” refers to the official URL and setup entry point where you begin the secure handshake process between your computer, the Ledger interface, and your Trezor device. Throughout this guide, we emphasize that the Secure Connection for Trezor Hardware Wallet® is critical to safeguarding your cryptographic keys, preventing attacks such as man‑in‑the‑middle, and maintaining integrity of firmware updates and transactions.
Before you begin, ensure you have:
Open your browser and navigate to https://ledger.com/start. The “start” interface will detect connected hardware wallets, including Trezor, and prompt for pairing. The page shows a green lock icon — this visual cue indicates that the connection is encrypted (SSL/TLS). Always verify the certificate is valid and issued by a trusted Certificate Authority.
Plug your Trezor device into the USB port. The Ledger.com/start® interface should display a prompt: “Allow Trezor access?” Click **Authorize** on the web page, and confirm on your Trezor device by pressing the confirmation button. This two‑way handshake ensures you intend the connection.
After authorization, the interface will show a fingerprint or public key snippet. Compare that snippet to the value shown on the Trezor display itself. If they match, you know a man‑in‑the‑middle attack has not tampered with the handshake.
Once authenticated, Ledger.com/start® will use WebUSB or WebHID protocols to create an encrypted transport channel to the Trezor. Commands between your browser and device will now be encrypted at the session level. You can now use the interface to request public keys, sign data, or upgrade firmware safely.
If an update is available for your Trezor, you may proceed only after verifying integrity (checksum, digital signature). The update is delivered over the established encrypted channel. Always double-check that you are not being tricked into installing malicious firmware.
With the secure connection active, any wallet interface or dApp can request signatures. The Ledger.com/start® layer acts as a protected conduit. You confirm each transaction on the Trezor itself, ensuring keys never leave the hardware. This maintains the highest level of trust and security.
Always set a robust PIN on your Trezor device—ideally 6–9 digits mixed nontrivially. Enable the passphrase feature (if supported) to add an extra hidden wallet layer. That way, even if someone obtains your seed, they still can’t derive your accounts without the passphrase.
Only use official pages such as Ledger.com/start®. Avoid clicking links from emails or social media that purport to lead to Ledger or Trezor setup pages. Phishing clones are common and can intercept or mimic the connection.
The principle is: **trust no unsigned command**. Always check the destination address, amount, and network on your device's screen. If something looks off, cancel immediately.
Use antivirus, firewall, and avoid installing untrusted browser extensions. Running in a secure OS environment reduces risk of malware capturing or tampering with your Ledger.com/start® session.
In case of loss or damage, your 12/24‑word seed is the only way to recover your funds. Store it offline, in multiple secure physical locations (safe vault, steel backup plate), never digitally.