🔗 What Is Trezor Bridge?
Trezor Bridge is the lightweight desktop service created by SatoshiLabs that enables secure, encrypted communication between your Trezor hardware wallet and modern web browsers—no clunky extensions needed . It launches automatically when you connect your device, supporting major browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Edge .
🛠️ Why You Need It
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Security first: Keeps private keys offline and shields transaction data via encrypted USB traffic .
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No plugins: Eliminates outdated browser plugins and ensures universal compatibility .
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Cross-platform: Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux seamlessly .
⚙️ Install & Use
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Download from trezor.io/start
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Install it for your OS
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Connect your Trezor, it runs behind the scenes
🔐 Logging In & Out
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Login: Open Trezor Suite (web or desktop), plug in your device, enter your PIN, and optionally your passphrase. Bridge handles secure communication with the browser/web app.
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Logout: Simply unplug the device or close Trezor Suite; Bridge stops active sessions. You can double-check in the system tray or process list to confirm the service has stopped .
💡 Pro Tips & Troubleshooting
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If a dApp asks to “install Bridge,” ensure you’ve downloaded the official version, as fake installers won’t compromise your keys but could affect PC security .
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Some browsers support WebUSB which may bypass Bridge in specific cases, but for full compatibility—especially on Firefox—Bridge remains essential .