Trezor Bridge
The Secure Gateway to Your Hardware
Trezor Bridge – The Secure Gateway to Your Hardware

Secure USB communication and trusted device pairing

Trezor Bridge is the official secure gateway between your browser or apps and your Trezor hardware device. Trezor Bridge provides a reliable, cross-platform bridge for secure USB connections, easy pairing, and consistent device discovery.

As the name suggests, Trezor Bridge – The Secure Gateway to Your Hardware acts as a trusted intermediary that handles device communication, verification, and secure transport. It ensures messages between your software and hardware are routed safely, minimizes friction when switching platforms, and simplifies the setup flow for new users. Whether you're using Windows, macOS, or Linux, Trezor Bridge detects your Trezor device and maintains an encrypted channel for signing and device management.

Cross-platform compatibility
One installer for Windows, macOS, and Linux to ensure consistent behavior across platforms.
Secure device pairing
Trusted pairing workflow and device verification to prevent man-in-the-middle attacks.
Reliable USB transport
Stable, tested USB communication layer that handles reconnection and multiple sessions.
Minimal background footprint
Designed to run only when needed, with clear user controls and transparent updates.
Trezor Bridge – The Secure Gateway to Your Hardware is maintained with security-first practices, signed releases, and clear release notes. For best security, always download the official Trezor Bridge installer and verify checksums. The bridge is the recommended method to connect browser-based wallets and desktop apps to hardware devices securely.

How Trezor Bridge works

Trezor Bridge runs a small local service that listens for requests from web apps and desktop applications. When a web app requests to communicate with your Trezor device, Bridge facilitates a secure channel and prompts you on the device to confirm actions. This model keeps sensitive key material inside the hardware wallet while allowing modern apps to interact safely.

Best practices

  • Always download Trezor Bridge from the official site.
  • Keep your Bridge installation and firmware up to date.
  • Verify installer checksums and release signatures when possible.
  • Only confirm transactions you recognize on your device screen.

Download & Install

Get Trezor Bridge — The Secure Gateway to Your Hardware from the official source. Installing is straightforward: download the platform-specific package, run the installer, and follow the on-screen instructions. After installation, your browser or app should detect your Trezor device automatically. If it does not, restart your browser or check USB permissions.

Note: For advanced users, Trezor Bridge can be installed via package managers on some Linux distributions; consult the official documentation for package names and repository information.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Trezor Bridge and why do I need it?
Trezor Bridge – The Secure Gateway to Your Hardware is a small local service that enables secure communication between your apps and Trezor hardware. It is required for many browser-based wallets and ensures reliable USB connectivity and device discovery.
2. Is Trezor Bridge safe to install?
Yes. When downloaded from the official site, Trezor Bridge is signed and maintained with security best practices. Always verify checksums and signatures if possible before installing.
3. Does Trezor Bridge collect my keys or personal data?
No. Trezor Bridge only facilitates USB communication and does not transmit private keys or seed phrases. Key material remains on your device and is never shared with the host system.
4. How do I update Trezor Bridge?
Download the latest installer from the official site and run it. Bridge releases include change logs; check the release notes if you need compatibility details.
5. What if my browser doesn't detect the Trezor device after installing Bridge?
Try restarting the browser or your computer, check USB permission settings, and ensure no other application is blocking the USB device. Consult troubleshooting docs for advanced steps.