Trezor Wallet® Login | Getting started® — Trezor™
Advanced Login Features and Best Practices
Using Passphrase Protection (Hidden Wallets)
Beyond the PIN, Trezor offers an advanced passphrase feature (often called a "25th word"). This is an additional, customizable word or phrase you can enable. When logging in, after entering your PIN, you can add this passphrase in Trezor Suite. Crucially, this creates an entirely hidden wallet separate from your standard one. Even if someone had your PIN and device, they couldn't see this hidden wallet without the exact passphrase. This provides plausible deniability and an extra security layer for your most valuable holdings.
Integrating with Third-Party Wallets
You can also "log in" to your Trezor through supported third-party interfaces like MetaMask (via Trezor Connect) or other DeFi platforms. The principle remains: you connect the hardware device, are prompted for your PIN on the Trezor screen, and the third-party site can then request transaction signatures. Your keys stay on the Trezor. Always verify connection requests directly on the device's screen and ensure you are on the legitimate website to avoid phishing attacks that mimic this process.
Security Best Practices for Login Integrity
- Never Enter Your Seed Online: Trezor will never ask for your 24-word seed on any website or in Suite. Only input it directly on the device during a recovery.
- Verify Addresses on the Trezor Screen: Always confirm send/ receive addresses on your Trezor's display, not just your computer monitor.
- Keep Firmware Updated: Regularly update your Trezor's firmware via Trezor Suite to patch vulnerabilities and access new features.
- Use a Strong PIN & Unique Passphrase: Avoid simple PINs. For maximum security, consider using a strong passphrase for a hidden wallet.
By understanding and following these principles, you ensure that every "login" to your Trezor wallet maintains the ironclad security that hardware wallets are designed to provide.