Trézor® Bridge®®| (Official) Introducing the New Trezor®
Trezor Bridge is an essential software component that allows your Trezor hardware wallet to communicate securely with web browsers and web-based applications. It acts as a trusted connection layer between your device and supported web wallets, ensuring safe data exchange without exposing your private keys.
Trezor Bridge is mainly required when using browser-based interfaces instead of the Trezor Suite desktop application.
What Is Trezor Bridge?
Trezor Bridge is a background service installed on your computer that enables your browser to detect and interact with your Trezor device. It replaces older browser extensions and provides a more secure and reliable communication method.
Once installed, Trezor Bridge runs silently in the background and automatically connects supported websites to your hardware wallet.
Why Trezor Bridge Is Important
Without Trezor Bridge, many web-based crypto platforms would not be able to recognize your Trezor device. It ensures:
- Secure device-to-browser communication
- Compatibility with modern browsers
- Protection against unauthorized access
- Stable performance for web wallet interactions
Your private keys always remain stored on the hardware wallet and are never shared with your computer or browser.
When Do You Need Trezor Bridge?
You need Trezor Bridge if you:
- Use Trezor Suite Web
- Access third-party web wallets that support Trezor
- Interact with DeFi platforms through a browser
- Manage crypto without installing the desktop app
If you are using Trezor Suite Desktop, Trezor Bridge is usually not required.
Supported Operating Systems
Trezor Bridge is available for:
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
It works with major browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Brave.
How to Install Trezor Bridge
- Visit the official Trezor.io/start page
- Download the latest version of Trezor Bridge for your operating system
- Run the installer and follow on-screen instructions
- Restart your browser after installation
- Connect your Trezor hardware wallet
Once installed, supported websites will automatically detect your device.
How Trezor Bridge Works
- Establishes a secure local connection
- Forwards requests between browser and device
- Requires physical confirmation on the Trezor screen
- Prevents unauthorized background access
Every transaction or sensitive action must still be approved on the hardware wallet itself.
Common Trezor Bridge Issues
Browser does not detect Trezor
- Ensure Trezor Bridge is installed and running
- Restart your browser
- Try a different USB cable or port
Conflicts with other wallet software
- Close other crypto wallet apps
- Disable unused extensions
Outdated Bridge version
- Update Trezor Bridge from the official site
- Keep your operating system updated
Security Best Practices
- Download Trezor Bridge only from official sources
- Never install unknown browser extensions claiming to be Trezor
- Keep firmware and software up to date
- Verify actions on your Trezor device screen
Trezor will never ask for your recovery seed or PIN through Trezor Bridge.
Trezor Bridge vs Trezor Suite Desktop
| Feature | Trezor Bridge | Trezor Suite Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Browser-based access | Yes | No |
| Background service | Yes | No |
| Requires installation | Yes | Yes |
| Offline key storage | Yes | Yes |
For most users, Trezor Suite Desktop is recommended. Trezor Bridge is ideal for web-based use cases.
Conclusion
Trezor Bridge plays a vital role in enabling secure browser communication with your Trezor hardware wallet. It ensures smooth interaction with web wallets and DeFi platforms while maintaining the highest security standards.
For safe setup and updates, always start at the official Trezor website and follow verified instructions.