Establish a Secure Connection for Your Hardware Wallet
The **Trezor Bridge** is a local software application that facilitates secure communication between your Trezor device and the Trezor Suite web application (or other compatible interfaces). It is essential for recognizing your device and authorizing transactions. This guide walks you through the installation and troubleshooting steps to ensure a flawless connection.
⚠️ Compatibility Check: Ensure your operating system is up-to-date and you have administrative rights before starting the installation process. Always download the Bridge directly from the official Trezor website for security.
Navigate to the official Trezor website's download page. Select the correct version for your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux). The file will be named something like trezor-bridge-2.0.27-win.exe.
Locate the downloaded file and run the installer. Follow the on-screen prompts, which typically involve accepting the license agreement and choosing an installation directory. The default location is recommended.
Once installation is complete, the Trezor Bridge service should start automatically in the background. On some systems, you may need to restart your browser or computer to ensure the service is fully registered. Look for the small **Trezor icon** in your system tray (Windows) or menu bar (macOS).
Solution A: Ensure the Bridge service is running. If not, try launching it manually from your applications folder.
Solution B: Check your USB cable. A faulty or 'charge-only' cable will prevent the connection. Use the original cable if possible.
If you see a browser error, try clearing your browser's cache and cookies. If the issue persists, ensure that no other cryptocurrency wallet applications or conflicting extensions are running that might interfere with the USB port access.
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