Connecting Your Trezor Device Safely to Desktop and Web Applications
Trezor Bridge is a lightweight software utility that allows your Trezor hardware wallet to communicate securely with your computer and web browsers. It ensures that sensitive data, like private keys, never leave the device while enabling seamless access to Trezor Wallet interfaces online or on desktop.
Trezor hardware wallets are designed to keep private keys offline. To perform transactions or access accounts through a computer, a secure communication channel is needed. Trezor Bridge provides that channel, ensuring encrypted and authenticated communication.
When a Trezor device is connected via USB, Trezor Bridge detects the device and establishes a secure communication channel. It acts as an intermediary between the Trezor device and supported web applications. All transaction approvals and logins require physical confirmation on the hardware wallet itself.
Installing Trezor Bridge is straightforward:
Trezor Bridge is compatible with most major operating systems:
Regular updates ensure continued compatibility with browser and OS updates.
Trezor Bridge uses encrypted channels to prevent interception of messages between your device and your computer. The hardware wallet itself performs all sensitive cryptographic operations, while Bridge only transmits encrypted data.
If Trezor Bridge does not recognize your device, try the following:
Previously, hardware wallets used browser extensions for communication, which were often unstable or incompatible with updates. Trezor Bridge replaces these extensions, providing a dedicated, reliable, and secure background application for device communication.
Updates for Trezor Bridge ensure better security, improved browser compatibility, and new features. Always download updates from the official site to prevent malware risks.
Trezor Bridge is an essential component for anyone using a Trezor hardware wallet. It enables seamless, secure communication between your device and supported desktop or web applications while keeping private keys safe offline.
By installing and maintaining Trezor Bridge from official sources, you ensure reliable access to your crypto portfolio and transactions with peace of mind.