Trezor Bridge

The Secure Gateway to Your Hardware Walletยฎ

Essential communication layer enabling secure connectivity between your Trezor device and web applications

What is Trezor Bridge?

Trezor Bridge is a lightweight background service that enables secure communication between your Trezor hardware wallet and web browsers. It acts as a crucial security layer, allowing web applications like Trezor Suite Web and third-party wallet interfaces to interact with your hardware wallet while maintaining the highest security standards.

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Security Layer

Provides encrypted communication between your browser and Trezor device, preventing unauthorized access to your private keys.

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Web Integration

Enables web applications to securely communicate with your hardware wallet through a standardized API interface.

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Background Service

Runs silently in the background, automatically managing connections and ensuring seamless wallet interactions.

Note: Trezor Bridge is required for using Trezor Suite Web version and most third-party web wallet interfaces. The desktop version of Trezor Suite includes built-in connectivity and doesn't require Bridge.

Key Features

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Enhanced Security

Implements multiple security layers to protect the communication channel between your browser and hardware wallet.

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Automatic Detection

Automatically detects when your Trezor device is connected and establishes secure communication channels.

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Cross-Browser Support

Works with all major web browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari.

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Zero Configuration

Installs and runs automatically without requiring complex setup or manual configuration.

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Device Compatibility

Supports all Trezor hardware wallet models including Trezor One and Trezor Model T.

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Auto-Updates

Automatically updates to the latest version with security improvements and new features.

Platform Support

Trezor Bridge is available for all major operating systems, ensuring compatibility with your preferred computing environment.

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Windows

Versions: Windows 10, 11

Architecture: 64-bit and 32-bit

Installation: Automated installer

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macOS

Versions: 10.14+

Architecture: Intel & Apple Silicon

Installation: DMG package

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Linux

Distros: Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian

Installation: DEB & RPM packages

Requirements: udev rules

Installation Guide

Installing Trezor Bridge is a straightforward process that takes just a few minutes.

1

Download

Download the appropriate version of Trezor Bridge for your operating system from the official Trezor website.

2

Install

Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions. The process is automated and requires minimal user input.

3

Restart Browser

Close and reopen your web browser to ensure it detects the newly installed Bridge service.

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Connect Device

Connect your Trezor hardware wallet and visit Trezor Suite Web or any supported wallet interface.

Automatic Detection: Once installed, Trezor Bridge runs automatically in the background. You don't need to manually start it each time you want to use your hardware wallet.

Security Architecture

Trezor Bridge implements multiple security layers to ensure the integrity of communication between your hardware wallet and web applications.

๐Ÿ” Encrypted Communication

All data transmitted between the browser and Trezor Bridge is encrypted using industry-standard protocols.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Process Isolation

Bridge runs as a separate process, isolated from both the browser and operating system for enhanced security.

๐Ÿ”’ Certificate Verification

Uses digital certificates to verify the authenticity of both the Bridge service and connected applications.

๐ŸŒ Origin Validation

Validates the origin of web requests to prevent malicious websites from accessing your hardware wallet.

Security Notice: Always download Trezor Bridge from the official trezor.io website. Never install Bridge from third-party sources or links in unsolicited emails.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

If you're experiencing connectivity issues with Trezor Bridge, here are solutions to common problems.

๐Ÿ”Œ Device Not Detected

Solution: Try a different USB cable or port. Ensure Bridge is running and restart your browser.

๐ŸŒ Connection Timeouts

Solution: Check firewall settings and ensure Trezor Bridge is allowed through your security software.

๐Ÿ“ฑ Browser Compatibility

Solution: Ensure you're using a supported browser version and that all extensions are updated.

โšก Permission Errors

Solution: On Linux, ensure udev rules are properly configured for device access permissions.

๐Ÿ”„ Outdated Version

Solution: Download and install the latest version of Trezor Bridge from the official website.

๐Ÿ”’ Security Software Blocking

Solution: Add Trezor Bridge to the exception list of your antivirus or security suite.

System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Operating System: Windows 10, macOS 10.14, or Ubuntu 18.04+

Memory: 50MB available RAM

Storage: 20MB available disk space

Browser: Chrome 80+, Firefox 75+, Safari 13+, Edge 80+

Recommended Setup

Operating System: Latest stable version of your preferred OS

Browser: Latest version of Chrome, Firefox, or Edge

Connectivity: Stable USB connection for device communication

Note for Linux Users: You may need to configure udev rules to allow user-space applications to access your Trezor device. The installation package typically handles this automatically.