Secure Communication Between Your Trezor Hardware Wallet and Computer
Trezor Bridge is a lightweight background service that facilitates secure communication between your Trezor hardware wallet and the Trezor Suite application. It eliminates the need for browser extensions and ensures a seamless connection for managing your cryptocurrency assets.
When you connect your Trezor hardware wallet to your computer, Trezor Bridge enables the Trezor Wallet interface to communicate with your device through a local connection, maintaining the highest security standards that Trezor is known for.
Trezor Bridge is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems. Follow these steps to download and install:
After installation, Trezor Bridge runs automatically in the background whenever you connect your Trezor device. You can verify it's working by checking for the Trezor Bridge icon in your system tray (Windows) or menu bar (macOS).
Trezor Bridge works in conjunction with Trezor Suite, the official desktop and web application for managing your Trezor hardware wallet. While Trezor Bridge handles the device communication, Trezor Suite provides the interface for:
For the complete Trezor experience, we recommend downloading both Trezor Bridge and Trezor Suite.
Trezor Suite is available as a desktop application for enhanced security and as a web application for convenience.
Download Trezor SuiteYes, Trezor Bridge is required for the desktop version of Trezor Suite to communicate with your Trezor hardware wallet. The web version of Trezor Suite may use WebUSB instead, but Trezor Bridge provides a more reliable connection.
Yes, Trezor Bridge is developed and maintained by SatoshiLabs, the creators of Trezor. It's open-source software that only facilitates communication between your Trezor device and the Trezor Suite application.
Trezor Bridge is a background service that handles device communication, while Trezor Suite is the user interface for managing your cryptocurrency assets. Both are necessary components for the complete Trezor experience.
It's recommended to check for Trezor Bridge updates after major operating system updates. The application may prompt you to update when necessary.
For the desktop application, Trezor Bridge is required. However, the web version of Trezor Wallet can sometimes connect via WebUSB without Bridge, though the connection may be less reliable.