What is Trezor Bridge?
Trezor Bridge is a small helper application that runs in the background and allows your browser to communicate securely with your Trezor hardware wallet. It replaces older solutions like browser extensions and works directly with supported browsers to ensure maximum compatibility and security.
Whether you're using Trezor Suite Web or a third-party crypto wallet, Trezor Bridge ensures that your device can sign transactions, authenticate access, and manage your assets without exposing sensitive data.
Why Do You Need Trezor Bridge?
- 🔐 Enables secure communication between your Trezor and your browser
- 💻 Required for using Trezor Suite Web
- 🌐 Supports Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Brave browsers
- 📦 Lightweight, runs in the background
- 🔄 Replaces deprecated browser extensions
How to Install Trezor Bridge
- Visit trezor.io/bridge
- Select your operating system: Windows, macOS, or Linux
- Download and run the installer
- Restart your browser after installation
- Connect your Trezor device and open Trezor Suite Web
That’s it! Once installed, Trezor Bridge runs quietly in the background, requiring no interaction unless updated.
System Requirements
- 🖥️ Windows 10 or later
- 🍎 macOS 10.13 High Sierra or later
- 🐧 Most modern Linux distributions (Ubuntu, Fedora, Arch)
- 🌐 Browser: Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave
Security and Privacy
Trezor Bridge is fully open-source and designed with security in mind. All communication between your browser and device is encrypted. The app does not track, store, or transmit any private information. You can verify the source code on GitHub to ensure transparency.
- ✅ No telemetry or tracking
- ✅ Locally installed and controlled
- ✅ Secure USB communication
- ✅ Verifiable open-source code
Updating Trezor Bridge
Periodically, SatoshiLabs releases updates to improve performance, add features, and patch vulnerabilities. You will be prompted to update your Trezor Bridge when needed.
To update manually, revisit trezor.io/bridge and download the latest version.
Troubleshooting
- 🔌 Ensure your Trezor device is connected via USB
- 🌍 Restart your browser after installation
- ⚙️ Check that no conflicting extensions are installed
- 🧰 Reinstall Trezor Bridge if connectivity issues persist
For more help, visit the Trezor Support Center.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Trezor Bridge required for Trezor Suite?
- It is required for the web version of Trezor Suite. Desktop users don’t need it.
- Does Trezor Bridge work on all browsers?
- It supports Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Brave. Safari is not officially supported.
- Can I use Trezor without installing anything?
- No. You need Trezor Suite (desktop) or Trezor Bridge (web) to use the device securely.
- Is it safe to install?
- Yes. It’s digitally signed, open-source, and recommended directly by Trezor developers.