Trézor Bridge®
Enable secure access to your Trezor hardware wallet using Trezor Bridge. Supports browser integration for smooth crypto management and safe offline key storage.
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Enable secure access to your Trezor hardware wallet using Trezor Bridge. Supports browser integration for smooth crypto management and safe offline key storage.
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Trezor Bridge is an essential piece of software that enables smooth communication between Trezor hardware wallets and supported web browsers. Developed by SatoshiLabs, it acts as a secure and efficient bridge between your computer and your Trezor device, allowing you to interact with your cryptocurrency safely and seamlessly.
In essence, Trezor Bridge replaces the older browser extension that was previously used to connect Trezor devices with browsers. It runs in the background and ensures that your browser-based Trezor Wallet interface can communicate with the physical hardware wallet plugged into your computer via USB.
When dealing with cryptocurrencies, security is paramount. Trezor hardware wallets are designed to keep private keys completely offline. However, in order to send and receive cryptocurrencies, users still need to interface with the blockchain—which is done online. This is where Trezor Bridge comes in. It provides a secure link without compromising the core principle of keeping sensitive data, like private keys and recovery seeds, isolated from the internet.
Trezor Bridge is especially useful for users who want a more stable and browser-agnostic experience. Unlike the previous Chrome extension (which became obsolete after Chrome made changes to its extension policies), Bridge works across all major operating systems—Windows, macOS, and Linux—and is compatible with most modern web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Brave.
Trezor Bridge is installed as a lightweight desktop application. Once installed, it runs as a background service that listens for requests from your browser. When you access the Trezor Wallet web interface (or any other compatible app, like Trezor Suite), the website communicates with Bridge, which then talks directly to the hardware device connected to your computer.
The communication between the browser, Trezor Bridge, and the hardware wallet is encrypted and secure. No sensitive data ever leaves your device without your explicit consent and physical confirmation on the Trezor hardware itself.
Getting started with Trezor Bridge is simple. You can download it directly from the official Trezor website. Installation takes just a few moments, and once it’s running, it automatically integrates with your browser. There’s no need for extra configuration—just plug in your Trezor device, and the software takes care of the rest.
After setup, you can use Trezor Wallet or Trezor Suite to manage your assets. Trezor Bridge ensures that each transaction you sign or setting you change goes through your hardware device, where you must physically confirm the action, maintaining the highest level of security.
Trezor Bridge is more than just a background utility—it’s a crucial component of the Trezor ecosystem. By enabling secure communication between your computer and your Trezor wallet, it enhances usability without compromising on safety. For anyone serious about protecting their digital assets, using Trezor Bridge is not just recommended—it’s essential.
