What Is Trezor Bridge?
Trezor Bridge acts as the essential communication layer between your Trezor
hardware wallet and your computer’s browser or desktop app. It runs silently in the background (e.g.
as trezord on Windows/macOS/Linux), enabling encrypted
communication with Chrome, Firefox, and more . By isolating private keys on the device, Bridge ensures your
crypto stays safe even if the host PC gets compromised .
Secure Login & Logout Flow
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Login:
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Install Bridge from Trezor’s official website.
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Plug in your Trezor and open wallet.trezor.io (or the Suite).
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Browser prompts appear; Bridge forwards them to the device.
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Enter your PIN and press the device confirmation buttons.
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Logout:
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Simply disconnect your Trezor from USB.
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Or close the Bridge service (e.g. quit Trezor Suite, which stops the background process) .
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Key Benefits
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Hardware‑level isolation: all signing actions require your physical confirmation.
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Zero telemetry: no data is sent back to Trezor—complete privacy .
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Auto‑updates & cross‑platform: available on Windows, macOS, Linux; stays current with security patches .
Tips for Smooth Use
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If your browser prompts to install Bridge after updating, that’s normal—just follow the link.
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Some third‑party apps (like MetaMask + hardware) require Bridge explicitly .
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Always verify hashes or PGP signatures before installing .
Trezor Bridge ensures a seamless, secure bridge between your browser and device—letting you log in, confirm transactions, and log out with ease.