What is Trezör® Bridge®?
Trezör® Bridge® is a lightweight communication software that allows your computer and browser to interact securely with your Trezör hardware wallet. Unlike browser extensions, Trezör Bridge operates in the background as a native app, enabling direct and private connections between your wallet and cryptocurrency applications like Trezör Suite, MetaMask, or other decentralized platforms.
By using Trezör® Bridge®, you can manage your digital assets seamlessly and securely across different platforms. It eliminates the need for browser-specific plugins, making it the universal connection tool for Linux, Windows, and macOS users.
Why You Need Trezör® Bridge®
- 🔐 Enhanced Security – Direct communication prevents man-in-the-middle attacks.
- 🧩 Browser Agnostic – Works across Chrome, Firefox, Brave, and more.
- ⚙️ Effortless Integration – Automatically recognized by Trezör Suite and dApps.
- 🚀 Fast Setup – Minimal system resources, easy install, automatic updates.
- 🧠 User-Friendly – Designed for security, privacy, and ease of use.
How to Install Trezör® Bridge®
- Visit the official Trezör Bridge download page.
- Download the version compatible with your OS (Windows, macOS, Linux).
- Run the installer and follow on-screen instructions.
- Restart your browser for proper detection.
- Connect your Trezör device and open Trezör Suite.
Your Trezör device is now ready for secure use with Web3 apps.
Common Use Cases
- Managing portfolios in Trezör Suite.
- Accessing DeFi apps via MetaMask + Trezör.
- Signing messages and verifying addresses securely.
- Advanced features like coin control, multisig setups, and passphrase encryption.
Security Best Practices
- ✅ Always download Bridge from the official website.
- ✅ Keep OS and browsers updated.
- ✅ Connect only to trusted devices.
- ✅ Avoid conflicting browser extensions.
- ✅ Regularly update Trezör firmware.
Trezör Bridge runs as a background service, listening for messages from supported apps and creating a local channel to your hardware wallet. This avoids browser sandboxing issues and ensures encrypted, low-latency communication over `localhost`.
Trezör Bridge: Stable, supports all browsers, cross-platform.
WebUSB: Only in Chrome/Brave; may have issues with security policies.
Browser Extensions: Not recommended due to compatibility and security concerns.
- 🔁 Restart browser after installation.
- 🔌 Use the original USB cable.
- 🧼 Clear cache or use incognito mode.
- 👮 Disable conflicting extensions temporarily.
- 💬 Visit Trezör Support.