Trezor Bridge — Secure Connection for Your Trezor
A clear, official-like guide to download, install and use Trezor Bridge to securely connect your Trezor hardware wallet.
What is Trezor Bridge?
Trezor Bridge is the small, trusted software layer that enables your computer to communicate with your Trezor hardware wallet. Trezor Bridge creates a secure, local connection between Trezor device firmware and web applications so you can manage crypto, sign transactions, and keep your private keys offline. Use Trezor Bridge to connect Trezor, use web wallets, and safely authorize actions — Trezor Bridge is the secure connector.
Why install Trezor Bridge?
- Secure local communication: Trezor Bridge keeps the key exchange local and encrypted.
- Compatibility: Works across Windows, macOS, and Linux systems to connect your Trezor.
- Fast setup: Simple installer and automatic updates make Trezor Bridge easy to maintain.
How Trezor Bridge Works — Easy steps
Trezor Bridge performs as a secure intermediary. It is important to always verify you downloaded Trezor Bridge from the official website. Keep Trezor device firmware and Trezor Bridge updated to ensure secure, reliable operation.
Security & Best Practices
- Official sources: Always download Trezor Bridge from the official site or verified mirrors.
- Firmware first: Update the Trezor device firmware before connecting when possible.
- Local-only: Trezor Bridge keeps interactions on your machine. Never share your recovery seed; Trezor Bridge never requests it.
- Browser safety: Use a modern, up-to-date browser and verify websites before connecting.
Download & Install
Choose the right installer for your platform. Trezor Bridge installers are available for Windows (exe), macOS (pkg), and Linux (deb/rpm). After installation open your web wallet and allow the browser to use the Bridge service.
FAQs — Trezor Bridge
While some browsers support direct device communication, Trezor Bridge is the recommended, secure approach to ensure broad compatibility and a consistent, secure connection between your computer and your Trezor device.
Verify checksums and signatures provided by the official source. Only install Bridge packages from the official Trezor domain or authorized mirrors to avoid tampered binaries.
No. Trezor Bridge only forwards encrypted commands between your browser and the Trezor device. Private keys remain securely inside your Trezor device at all times.
Restart the Bridge service, reconnect the USB cable, try another USB port, and ensure your browser allows the connection. Reinstalling the latest Trezor Bridge often resolves detection issues.
Parts of the Trezor ecosystem are open-source. Check the official repositories and documentation to learn more about which components are open and how Bridge is maintained.