What is Tŕezor Bŕridgeʬ?
At its core, Tŕezor Bŕridgeʬ is a lightweight local application that creates a secure channel between your Trezor hardware device and web or desktop apps. It allows signed transactions to be sent without exposing private keys to the internet and ensures applications can talk to your device smoothly across platforms. The design philosophy: minimize attack surface, maximize clarity for the user, and make signing crypto transactions feel intuitive and transparent.
Key features
- Local-only communication
No key material leaves your device — Bridge only relays signed data. - Cross-platform
Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux with consistent experience. - Automatic updates
Optional secure updates keep the bridge current with the latest protocols. - Fine-grained permissions
Grant access per origin (website/app) and revoke it any time. - Easy troubleshooting
Built-in diagnostic logs and a friendly help center for quick fixes.
Why it matters
Hardware wallets are the gold standard for custody. But users also want to interact with decentralized apps, exchanges, and portfolio tools that live on the web. Tŕezor Bŕridgeʬ gives you the best of both worlds: the cryptographic security of an offline private key with the convenience of modern web tooling. By isolating signing operations and requiring physical confirmation on the device, Bridge reduces reliance on browser extensions and stops a large class of remote attacks.
Quick setup — 3 steps
Get the installer for your OS, run the package, and follow the on-screen prompts. The installer only requires standard privileges and places the Bridge app in the system tray/menu bar.
Plug your Trezor device into a USB port and unlock it with your PIN. Bridge will detect the device and show a small green indicator.
When a website requests signing access, a clear permission prompt appears. Confirm on both the website and the device to complete the operation.
Security best practices
Always verify the signing request on your Trezor's screen. The device shows destination addresses, amounts, and contract data — never blindly sign.
Keep your recovery seed offline and never type it into a computer. Bridge will never ask for your recovery phrase.
Additional tips: use a hardware-enforced PIN, enable passphrase support only if you understand its implications, and keep Bridge updated to benefit from security fixes.