Trezor Bridge — The Secure Gateway to Your Hardware Wallet®

Fast, trusted, and private: connect your browser to your Trezor device with confidence.

Trezor Bridge — The Secure Gateway to Your Hardware Wallet® is the lightweight, encrypted helper that makes your Trezor device talk to modern web apps. Built for privacy and stability, Trezor Bridge creates a secure, local channel so you can manage keys, sign transactions, and access decentralized apps without exposing your secrets to the internet.

This page explains how Trezor Bridge — The Secure Gateway to Your Hardware Wallet® works, why it's important, and how to get started. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced user, this concise guide helps you install, verify, and use Trezor Bridge safely. The keyword-rich content below emphasizes the official purpose: Trezor Bridge is the secure gateway that links your hardware wallet to the applications you trust.

  • Secure local connection
  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • Automatic updates & verification
  • Easy browser integration

What is Trezor Bridge?

Trezor Bridge is a small background service that runs on your computer and acts as a secure gateway between your browser and your Trezor hardware wallet. It is intentionally minimal: its job is to translate browser requests to the Trezor device using an encrypted, local-only channel so web wallets and apps can interact with your hardware wallet without exposing private information.

Privacy-first

Trezor Bridge never transmits private keys. It only facilitates local communication — your private key stays on your Trezor device, never on the web.

Fast & Reliable

Designed for performance: low-latency connections, automatic reconnection, and compatibility with major browsers and OSes.

Verified Updates

Authenticity checks and signed packages ensure you run legitimate Trezor Bridge releases — a cornerstone of secure hardware wallet operation.

How Trezor Bridge protects you

Trezor Bridge enhances security by isolating hardware wallet operations to a trusted local process. When you sign transactions, approvals happen on-device. The Trezor device and the Bridge together enforce user confirmation — so even if a hostile webpage attempts to send a signing request, that request is shown to you on the device and only executed after your explicit consent.

Quick start: Install & connect

Download the official Trezor Bridge installer for your operating system and follow the simple setup. After installation, your browser will be able to detect the Trezor device through the secure gateway. Always verify installer signatures and download only from the official sources to maintain a secure workflow.

Tip: Keep your Trezor device firmware up to date, and always verify firmware release notes before applying updates. The combination of updated firmware + official Trezor Bridge installations results in the most secure experience for your hardware wallet.

Frequently asked questions

What platforms support Trezor Bridge?
Trezor Bridge supports Windows, macOS, and major Linux distributions. The service runs locally and enables browser-to-device communication across supported browsers.
Is Trezor Bridge safe to install?
Yes. When downloaded from official channels and verified, Trezor Bridge is safe. It does not store private keys — only your Trezor device holds secrets. Always validate signatures and checksums before installation.
Do I need Trezor Bridge for all web wallets?
Most modern web wallets that integrate with Trezor rely on Trezor Bridge as the local connector. Some browser extensions or native apps may use alternative protocols, but Trezor Bridge is the recommended gateway for web-based interactions.
Can Trezor Bridge be used without internet?
Yes. Trezor Bridge operates locally on your machine and does not require outbound internet to function; internet access is only needed to reach online services you use alongside your wallet, like block explorers or exchanges.
How do I verify the Trezor Bridge installer?
Check digital signatures and published checksums from official Trezor documentation and distribution pages. Verifying signatures prevents tampered installers and protects your hardware wallet environment.