Check authenticity of Trezor device packaging and contents (2024)

FAQs

How do I check if my Trezor is legit? ›

The box of the Trezor Model One should be covered by 2 holographic stickers: The Trezor Safe 3 box contains: Trezor Safe 3 device with a tamper-evident holographic seal over the connector (the Trezor Safe 3 packaging does not have a seal)

If you only use Trezor Suite with official Trezor devices, do not turn off this check. This feature is a security measure designed to keep you safe from potentially using a fake or compromised device. Users may opt out of the device authentication process, but we strongly advise against it.

It might be possible for a malicious third party to steal your Trezor and replace it with a fake one. If embedded with a wireless transmitter, the fake device could transmit any PIN it received. The attacker would then have full access to your funds.

To ensure that you download the genuine Trezor Suite application and avoid falling victim to phishing scams, it is crucial to only download it from the official Trezor website at https://trezor.io/trezor-suite.

Does Trezor automatically deduct taxes? No, as of 2024, Trezor does not automatically deduct taxes from crypto trades. However, Trezor might still report your crypto transactions to your country's tax authority, like the IRS or HMRC.

Even if you enter the PIN on the computer directly, you're perfectly safe. The Trezor PIN mechanism is protected against key-loggers, so using it even in internet cafes means no risk for you.

Trezor hardware wallets are also sold on the official Trezor Amazon store . Products sold through Amazon are kept separate from other inventory and are safe to use as long as they pass standard security checks.

If your Trezor was lost or stolen, you will need your Trezor's secret recovery phrase to restore and move the funds to a new secure wallet.

Ledger is the best choice for investors looking for security, ease of use, and additional features like staking and NFT management. Trezor is the best choice for investors who value open source values and cheap prices.

How do I protect my Trezor wallet? ›

The good news is that yes, unplugging Trezor is perfectly safe. Trezor treats itself as a USB device and doesn't require any special “eject” procedures like external storage drives. Here's why: Private Keys Remain Secure: Your Trezor stores your cryptocurrency private keys within its secure hardware enclave.

To securely purchase a new Trezor Safe 5 hardware wallet, visit the official Trezor Shop or one of our trusted resellers.

1. Trezor Safe 3: Considered the best hardware wallet overall, it supports over 8,000 crypto assets and is widely regarded as the safest crypto wallet on the market. 2. Cypherock: Known for its unique backup and recovery method, Cypherock eliminates the risk of a single point of failure.

Before using a crypto wallet or downloading a wallet app, conduct thorough research on the developer or company behind it. Verify their reputation, check for reviews and ratings from other users, and ensure the wallet is widely recognized and recommended within the cryptocurrency community.

Even when your Trezor device is disconnected, you can still keep track of your balances with View-only. This feature provides peace of mind by allowing you to monitor your funds without compromising security. Plus, no more waiting for retrieving all your assets and balances while connecting your Trezor device!

Updating Trezor device firmware via the Settings menu in Trezor Suite. To check the firmware version currently installed: Go to Device settings in Trezor Suite, which is accessed by clicking on the gear icon in the top menu. Under the 'Security' section you will see which firmware version is currently installed.