A clear, user-focused guide explaining how Trezor Bridge helps connect your hardware wallet to supported browsers and applications while maintaining strong security principles.
Trezor Bridge is a lightweight background service designed to enable secure communication between your Trezor hardware wallet and supported desktop browsers or apps. Rather than allowing websites to interact directly with your device at the USB level, Bridge serves as a secure “translator” running locally on your computer.
When a trusted wallet interface or decentralized application needs to communicate with your Trezor device, it sends the request to the Bridge service running on your machine. Bridge passes this request to your hardware wallet and returns responses securely. This approach prevents websites from having direct access to your physical device while still allowing seamless crypto transactions, account management, and signing operations.
Modern browsers are evolving rapidly, and not all platforms support direct device communication through WebUSB or similar APIs. Trezor Bridge ensures universal compatibility across operating systems and browser configurations, making it easier for more users to manage crypto without friction.
Key benefits include:
Installing Trezor Bridge is simple, but security awareness is essential. Always download Bridge only from the official Trezor website (trezor.io). Avoid any third-party links or downloads shared through email, social media, or unofficial pages.
Once installed, Bridge runs quietly in the background and appears only when needed by your wallet or app interface.
Trezor Bridge itself does not access your seed phrase or private keys. Those always stay inside your hardware wallet. Still, safe operation is important:
A hardware wallet protects your private keys, but if your computer is compromised, attackers can still try to trick you into confirming malicious transactions. Always validate addresses and amounts on the device display.
If problems persist, consult the official Trezor support pages or help community — never share your recovery seed with anyone, including support staff.