Trezor Bridge is the critical link that connects your Trezor hardware wallet to your computer or web browser, enabling safe and secure communication. Without this bridge, your device can’t interact with wallet interfaces like Trezor Suite. It plays a vital role in making hardware wallet management smooth, responsive, and secure, especially for users prioritizing privacy and control over their crypto assets.
Trezor Bridge is a lightweight software application designed to facilitate communication between your Trezor hardware wallet and your web browser. Unlike browser extensions, it runs as a background service on your system. Whether you're managing Bitcoin, Ethereum, or thousands of other supported tokens, the Bridge ensures your device stays connected and functional through a secure communication channel.
Setting up Trezor Bridge is simple. You can download it directly from the official Trezor website. Installation only takes a few minutes and is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux systems. Once installed, the service runs automatically in the background and doesn’t require manual launch each time.
Logging into your Trezor wallet involves several security steps to ensure the highest protection:
Connect your device to your computer using the USB cable.
Open Trezor Suite in your browser or the desktop app.
If Trezor Bridge is working correctly, it will automatically recognize the connected device.
Enter your PIN on the Trezor device. This input never touches your computer, protecting against keyloggers.
If passphrase protection is enabled, you’ll be prompted to enter that as well.
Logging out of your Trezor wallet is just as important as logging in, especially on shared or public devices. To log out securely:
In the Trezor Suite, click your profile icon or menu option.
Select "Forget Device" or "Log Out."
Unplug the Trezor device from your computer.
Close the browser tab or quit the desktop app to ensure no session data remains active.