Streamlined, encrypted, and future-ready — your Trezor wallet’s most trusted connection layer.
Trezor Bridge is a lightweight communication layer that links your Trezor hardware wallet to web-based wallets and supported applications. It acts as a secure translator between your device and your browser, ensuring that sensitive operations — like signing transactions, verifying addresses, or exporting keys — remain encrypted and protected from interception.
Unlike browser plugins or drivers that may require constant updates, Trezor Bridge runs silently in the background. It enables your computer to detect the Trezor hardware wallet through a local communication interface, allowing all Trezor Suite and third-party wallet connections to operate seamlessly.
When you connect your Trezor device to a computer, the browser cannot communicate with it directly due to security restrictions. Trezor Bridge solves this by creating a private, encrypted tunnel for communication between your wallet and browser.
This structure ensures your private keys never leave the device, your data remains encrypted, and no malicious scripts can intercept wallet traffic. Without Bridge, your device may fail to connect, or your transactions might not be recognized by wallet interfaces.
1. Security First: Bridge uses end-to-end encryption to ensure private data is unreadable to outsiders. It never stores credentials or wallet data locally.
2. Cross-Platform Support: Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, Trezor Bridge adapts easily to your system configuration without manual setup.
3. Automatic Updates: Bridge updates in the background, guaranteeing compatibility with the latest firmware and Suite versions.
4. Lightweight Performance: With minimal memory consumption and zero UI interference, Bridge runs quietly and efficiently.
5. Full Integration: Works seamlessly with Trezor Suite, Exodus, MetaMask (via Trezor Connect), and many other supported wallets.
Setting up Trezor Bridge takes less than two minutes. Begin by visiting the official Trezor website and downloading the Bridge installer for your operating system. Once downloaded, run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.
After installation, reconnect your Trezor device and open Trezor Suite. The Bridge service should automatically detect your hardware and sync it with your account. You may verify the connection by viewing the “Device Connected” status within the Suite dashboard.
If you experience connection issues, try restarting your browser or unplugging/replugging the device. Avoid running multiple Bridge instances or browser extensions that could block USB communication.
Occasionally, browsers may fail to detect your Trezor device due to conflicting drivers or outdated Bridge versions. To fix this, uninstall any previous Bridge installations, reboot your system, and reinstall the latest version.
On macOS and Linux, ensure you have the correct USB permissions enabled. On Windows, you may need to allow Bridge through your firewall for it to communicate locally. Never download Bridge from third-party sources — only the official Trezor.io domain.
If problems persist, check the device firmware. Updating to the newest firmware often resolves handshake or recognition issues.
Always verify that your connection occurs through Trezor Bridge and not an imitation service. Before connecting, confirm that your browser shows the secure “trezor.io” domain. Never input your recovery seed or passphrase outside the Trezor device screen.
Avoid using Bridge over public networks or shared systems. If you frequently access your wallet on different devices, ensure each one runs an updated version of Bridge and has malware protection enabled.
Remember: your Trezor hardware wallet isolates private keys internally, and Bridge only relays public data between your computer and the device. This separation makes your funds secure even if your computer becomes compromised.
Trezor’s development roadmap focuses on strengthening Bridge’s role as the universal gateway for all crypto operations. Upcoming releases may include improved encryption modules, WebUSB advancements, and simplified installation workflows for enterprise environments.
As decentralized applications continue to evolve, Bridge will remain the silent backbone that ensures every signature, every transfer, and every verification is done with integrity and privacy.