🔌 Trezor Bridge: What It Is & How to Use It
Trezor Bridge is a background application that enables communication between your Trezor hardware wallet and your web browser. It acts as a secure link between your device and Trezor Suite (Web version) or other supported browser apps.
🧩 What Is Trezor Bridge?
Trezor Bridge is software that:
- Allows your browser to detect and interact with your Trezor device
- Replaces the older Trezor Chrome extension, which is now deprecated
- Runs silently in the background after installation
💻 When Do You Need Trezor Bridge?
You need Trezor Bridge when:
- You're using Trezor Suite Web at suite.trezor.io/web
- You're interacting with third-party web wallets or apps that support Trezor (e.g., MetaMask, MyEtherWallet)
- You're not using the Trezor Suite desktop app, which doesn't require the Bridge
🛠️ How to Install Trezor Bridge
- Go to the official page: trezor.io/bridge
- Select your operating system:
- Download and run the installer.
- Restart your browser after installation.
✅ After Installation
- Trezor Bridge will run automatically in the background.
- Your browser will now be able to communicate with your Trezor when you use supported apps.
- No manual launching is needed—just plug in your Trezor device when ready.
🔐 Is Trezor Bridge Safe?
Yes. Trezor Bridge is:
- Official software from SatoshiLabs (creators of Trezor)
- Open-source and regularly updated
- Designed for security-first communication between your device and browser
🧠 In Summary:
Trezor Bridge is essential if you're using your Trezor wallet with web-based apps. It enables a secure connection between your hardware device and your browser without compromising your private keys.
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