What Is Trezor Bridge?
Trezor Bridge is the official background service that allows your Trezor hardware wallet to communicate securely with supported browsers and desktop applications. It acts as a link between your Trezor device and the Trezor Suite, ensuring safe data transmission and a seamless crypto management experience.
Unlike browser extensions, Trezor Bridge runs quietly in the background to maintain a stable connection between your device and your computer, eliminating the need for additional plugins or third-party software.
Why You Need Trezor Bridge
For browsers that do not natively support direct hardware communication, Trezor Bridge ensures your device can still interact with Trezor Suite or other supported web wallets. It provides a secure and efficient communication layer between your hardware wallet and your operating system.
- Allows secure communication between your Trezor and computer.
- Eliminates reliance on outdated browser extensions.
- Improves stability for crypto operations and signing requests.
- Automatically recognizes your device when plugged in.
Supported Operating Systems
- Windows 10 and above
- macOS 10.14 (Mojave) or later
- Linux distributions (Ubuntu 18.04+ recommended)
Trezor Bridge is a lightweight program that starts automatically when your computer boots up, ensuring your device is always ready to connect.
How to Install Trezor Bridge
- Go to the official Trezor website.
- Find the Trezor Bridge download section under Software.
- Select the correct version for your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux).
- Download and run the installer.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.
After installation, Trezor Bridge runs automatically in the background — no manual launch is required.
Connecting Your Trezor Device
Once installed, Trezor Bridge will automatically recognize your hardware wallet whenever you connect it via USB. This allows the Trezor Suite application to communicate directly with your device for transactions, account management, and updates.
- Plug your Trezor into your computer.
- Launch Trezor Suite or visit the Trezor web interface.
- Confirm connection requests on your device.
- Your wallet data will load securely within the app.
Updating Trezor Bridge
Trezor frequently releases updates to ensure stability, compatibility, and enhanced performance. Updates may also include new browser support or security improvements.
- Check your Trezor Suite or official site notifications.
- Download the latest Trezor Bridge installer for your OS.
- Run the installer to replace the previous version automatically.
- Restart your computer to apply changes if prompted.
Troubleshooting Tips
- Device not detected: Unplug your Trezor, restart Trezor Bridge, and reconnect.
- Bridge not responding: Restart your computer or reinstall the latest version.
- Browser connection failed: Ensure no other wallet extensions interfere with the Bridge.
- Firmware issue: Open Trezor Suite and check for firmware updates on your device.
Always make sure that only one communication channel (Bridge or WebUSB) is active to avoid connection conflicts.
Security and Privacy
Trezor Bridge operates locally on your computer — it does not store or transmit private data over the internet. Your private keys remain safely inside your Trezor device at all times, and all sensitive operations must be confirmed physically on the hardware wallet.
- No background data collection or cloud syncing.
- Open-source codebase for full transparency.
- End-to-end encryption between the device and Suite.
Advantages of Using Trezor Bridge
- Faster device recognition compared to browser-based connections.
- Stable communication across all major operating systems.
- Supports firmware updates and wallet initialization.
- Acts as the most secure medium between Trezor and software interfaces.
Trezor Bridge is an essential component of the Trezor ecosystem, ensuring smooth, safe, and reliable device connectivity at all times.
Experience seamless connectivity with Trezor Bridge —
the trusted gateway between your Trezor hardware wallet and your digital world.