Trézor® Bridge®®| Introducing the New Trezor®

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Trezor Bridge is a lightweight background service that enables secure communication between your Trezor hardware wallet and your web browser. It acts as a connector, allowing supported web applications to interact safely with your Trezor device without exposing private keys or sensitive data.

Trezor Bridge replaces older browser extension methods and provides a more stable, secure, and seamless connection between your device and supported platforms like Trezor Suite (web version).

🔐 Why Trezor Bridge Is Important

When you connect your Trezor device to your computer and use the web interface of Trezor Suite, your browser needs a secure way to communicate with the hardware wallet. Modern browsers limit direct USB device communication for security reasons. Trezor Bridge solves this by:

  • Running locally on your computer
  • Establishing a secure communication channel
  • Allowing supported websites to detect your device
  • Preventing unauthorized background access

It ensures that transaction approvals and sensitive operations remain protected and must still be confirmed on the device screen.

🛠 How Trezor Bridge Works

Trezor Bridge runs quietly in the background after installation. When you:

  1. Connect your Trezor device via USB
  2. Open a supported web application
  3. Attempt to access your wallet

Trezor Bridge securely relays information between your browser and the hardware wallet.

Importantly:

  • Private keys never leave your Trezor device
  • All transaction confirmations happen on the device
  • No sensitive data is stored by the Bridge service

💻 When Do You Need Trezor Bridge?

You typically need Trezor Bridge if:

  • You are using the web version of Trezor Suite
  • Your browser cannot detect your Trezor device
  • You see a prompt asking to install Bridge

If you are using the desktop version of Trezor Suite, Trezor Bridge is usually not required because the desktop app handles device communication directly.

📥 How to Install Trezor Bridge

  1. Visit the official Trezor website.
  2. Navigate to the Bridge download section.
  3. Download the installer for your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux).
  4. Run the installation file.
  5. Restart your browser after installation.

Once installed, it runs automatically in the background when needed.

🔎 How to Check if Trezor Bridge Is Running

After installation:

  • On Windows: Check running services in Task Manager.
  • On macOS: Check Activity Monitor.
  • On Linux: Verify the Bridge service is active.

If your device is detected successfully by the web wallet, Bridge is functioning correctly.

🛡 Security Features

Trezor Bridge is designed with security as a top priority:

  • Encrypted communication between device and browser
  • Local service only (no remote server storage)
  • Open-source transparency
  • No access to recovery seed

Even with Bridge installed, every sensitive action must be confirmed on your Trezor device screen.

⚠️ Troubleshooting Common Issues

If your device is not detected:

  • Make sure the USB cable supports data transfer
  • Restart your browser
  • Restart your computer
  • Reinstall Trezor Bridge
  • Try a different USB port

If issues continue, consider using the desktop version of Trezor Suite instead.

🚀 Final Thoughts

Trezor Bridge plays a key role in enabling secure browser-based wallet access. It ensures smooth communication between your hardware wallet and supported web platforms without compromising security.

While it runs quietly in the background, its function is critical — it keeps your device connected while ensuring that your private keys remain safely offline.

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