Trezor Bridge: Safely Connect Your Hardware Wallet to Web

Trezor Bridge is the official secure connector that lets you connect your Trezor hardware wallet to web apps and desktop clients. Learn how to install Trezor Bridge, why Trezor Bridge matters for security, and how to troubleshoot common issues.

Trezor Bridge

Official, secure, and simple — Trezor Bridge for web wallets

Trezor Bridge is the trusted local app that enables secure communication between your Trezor hardware wallet and browser-based or desktop applications like Trezor Suite. With Trezor Bridge, signing transactions and verifying addresses stays on-device, while your apps receive only signed data — that’s the core of secure wallet connections.

Verified • Official • Cross-platform

Secure Connection

Trezor Bridge establishes a secure channel so web apps can request signatures and data from your hardware wallet without exposing private keys. Trezor Bridge keeps sensitive operations on the device for robust protection.

Compatibility

Use Trezor Bridge with Trezor Suite and many browser-based wallets. Trezor Bridge supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, making it the universal connector for Trezor devices and web interfaces.

Easy Installer

Install Trezor Bridge quickly from the official source; the installer manages drivers and permissions so you can focus on secure wallet use. Trezor Bridge reduces friction while preserving security best practices.

On-device Verification

All transaction confirmations are displayed on your Trezor device. Trezor Bridge simply relays the request — you verify and sign on-device, ensuring the signed data is exactly what you approved.

Trezor Bridge is lightweight, secure, and essential for anyone who uses a hardware wallet with web services. Trezor Bridge ensures the integrity of wallet communications and enhances your overall crypto security posture.

How Trezor Bridge Works — technical but simple

Trezor Bridge runs locally on your computer and exposes a secure, authenticated API that web apps and desktop clients use to communicate with your Trezor device. When an app requests a signature, Trezor Bridge forwards the request to the device. The device shows the transaction details on its tamper-resistant screen and asks you to approve or reject. Once you approve, the device signs the transaction and the signed data is returned through Trezor Bridge to the application. This handshake model keeps private keys on-device, ensures transaction details are verified on-screen, and prevents direct exposure of keys to the host computer or browser environment.

Connection sequence

The typical flow is: app → Trezor Bridge → device. Trezor Bridge performs authentication and transport handling but does not have access to private keys. The device is the authority — always confirm what you see on the device display before approving.

Features & Benefits — why Trezor Bridge matters

As a secure connector, Trezor Bridge brings several concrete benefits: easy device pairing, consistent behavior across apps, driver handling on desktop platforms, and developer-friendly APIs for third-party integrations. Trezor Bridge simplifies secure wallet use while preserving hardware-level protection — a balance that makes Trezor Bridge indispensable for any serious hardware wallet user.

  • Official support: maintained by the Trezor team for compatibility and security.
  • Cross-platform: works on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
  • On-device confirmation: all critical actions are verified on the hardware screen.
  • Smooth dev experience: APIs and docs for wallet and exchange integrations.
  • Simple troubleshooting: easily restart or reinstall Bridge if connection issues appear.

Daily use tips

Install Trezor Bridge and leave it running when you connect your device. Reboot apps or browsers after installation. When using new web apps, perform a small test transaction first. Always confirm on-device prompts and keep both Trezor Bridge and device firmware updated to maintain strong security.

Troubleshooting — common issues & fixes

If Trezor Bridge does not detect your device, try these steps: replug the USB cable, try a different USB port or cable, ensure the Bridge service is running (restart it), reinstall the latest Trezor Bridge installer from the official site, and update device firmware via Trezor Suite. Disable conflicting browser extensions if web apps cannot access Bridge. If problems persist, consult official support channels and follow the platform-specific troubleshooting steps provided by Trezor.

Security reminder

Trezor Bridge is not a backup and does not store seeds or keys. Your recovery seed remains your only true backup — keep it offline and secure. Trezor Bridge only enables secure communication; it does not handle private key m