Trezor Bridge is the essential communication layer between your hardware wallet and web browser. Experience seamless, secure, and reliable management of your cryptocurrency portfolio.
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Trezor Bridge is a lightweight, background application designed to facilitate communication between your Trezor hardware wallet and your internet browser. Before the advent of Trezor Bridge, users relied on browser plugins, which became obsolete as browsers evolved and tightened security protocols.
Acting as a local communication server, Trezor Bridge runs quietly in the background of your operating system. It creates a secure channel (localhost) that allows web-based applications—like Trezor Suite web, third-party wallets (e.g., MetaMask, MyEtherWallet), and other compatible services—to detect and interact with your Trezor device without compromising its security.
This middleware is crucial because modern web browsers cannot directly access USB devices for security reasons. Trezor Bridge solves this by handling the USB communication protocol and exposing a safe API for the browser to consume. It ensures that your private keys never leave the device while still allowing you to sign transactions and manage your portfolio conveniently online.
Why Trezor Bridge is the industry standard for hardware wallet connectivity
Once installed, it works automatically in the background. No manual configuration or daily startup required. It just works when you need it.
Compatible with all major browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Brave, and Edge. Enjoy a consistent experience regardless of your platform.
Establishes an encrypted local connection. Your private data and recovery seeds never leave your hardware device, maintaining cold storage integrity.
Stay protected with the latest security patches. Trezor Bridge can notify you of updates to ensure you're always running the safest version.
Optimized for performance, it consumes minimal system resources. You won't even notice it's running while you manage your crypto.
Supports all Trezor models (Model One, Model T, Safe 3) and enables connection to hundreds of third-party wallet interfaces.
Visit the official Trezor website and download the installer appropriate for your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux).
Run the installer file. Follow the simple on-screen prompts. The process takes less than a minute and requires no complex setup.
Plug in your Trezor device via USB. Open your browser and navigate to Trezor Suite or your preferred wallet interface.
The bridge automatically detects your device. You can now securely sign transactions and manage your assets instantly.
Installing Trezor Bridge is a straightforward process designed to get you up and running quickly. While the application runs in the background, proper installation is key to ensuring a stable connection between your hardware wallet and the blockchain.
Download the trezor-bridge-win32-install.exe file. Double-click to run it. You may see a User Account Control prompt asking for permission; click "Yes". The installer will guide you through the destination folder selection. Once completed, the "Trezord" service will start automatically. You do not need to restart your computer, but restarting your browser is recommended.
Download the .pkg installer file. Open it and follow the standard macOS installation wizard. You might need to enter your system password to allow the installation. After it finishes, Trezor Bridge will run as a background process. If you use Chrome, ensure you allow the browser to communicate with local devices if prompted.
Linux users can choose between DEB or RPM packages depending on their distribution. After downloading, use your package manager to install (e.g., sudo dpkg -i trezor-bridge.deb). Crucially, ensure that your udev rules are correctly configured to allow non-root access to the USB device. The official Trezor support page provides the specific ruleset needed for smooth operation.