Trezor Bridge — Secure Connection for Your Trezor Hardware Wallet
Trezor Bridge is the secure, lightweight connection layer that lets your web browser and Trezor hardware wallet talk safely. It keeps private keys offline, makes firmware checks simple, and offers a resilient handshake that defends against network tampering and man-in-the-middle attacks.
Why Trezor Bridge matters
When you authorize transactions, every step of the connection chain must be trustworthy. Bridge provides a minimal, auditable interface: it exposes only what the browser needs while the wallet retains authority over private keys, passphrases, and device confirmation prompts.
Local-only communication
Bridge limits access locally — the browser talks to a localhost service so your device doesn't accept raw remote commands.
Automatic firmware checks
Bridge helps the Trezor Suite and web apps confirm firmware authenticity before sensitive operations.
Cross-platform
Available for Windows, macOS and Linux — small footprint, simple installer and automatic updates when configured.
Privacy-conscious
No telemetry required. Bridge can be configured to operate offline except when you explicitly opt in to updates.
Security best practices
- Keep your Bridge and Trezor firmware up to date only from official sources.
- Verify the device prompts on the Trezor display — never confirm a transaction sight-unseen.
- Use a strong passphrase and a secure PIN; treat them as separate secrets from your recovery seed.
- Prefer Trezor Suite or well-known wallet integrations that support WebAuthn / U2F where possible.