What is Trezor Bridge?
Trezor Bridge is a lightweight background service that enables secure communication between your Trezor hardware wallet and web browsers. When you install and use Trezor Bridge®, you're creating a protected channel that allows web applications like Trezor Suite Web to interact with your hardware wallet while maintaining the highest security standards.
Latest Version: Trezor Bridge 2.0.31 | Release Date: November 2023
Why You Need Trezor Bridge
Trezor Bridge® acts as a crucial intermediary that translates browser-based communication into a format that your Trezor device can understand securely. Without Trezor Bridge, web applications cannot establish a direct connection with your hardware wallet, making this software essential for accessing your cryptocurrency through web interfaces.
Key Features:
- Enables secure communication between browsers and Trezor devices
- Runs as a background service with minimal resource usage
- Automatic detection and connection to Trezor hardware wallets
- Supports all major browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave)
- Regular security updates and compatibility improvements
- Lightweight installation with automatic updates
- Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, macOS, Linux)
- No configuration required - works out of the box
Note: Trezor Bridge is included with Trezor Suite desktop application. If you have Trezor Suite installed, you already have Trezor Bridge and don't need to install it separately.
Installation Process
Installing Trezor Bridge® is straightforward:
- Download the appropriate version for your operating system
- Run the installer and follow the setup wizard
- Restart your browser after installation completes
- Connect your Trezor device and visit Trezor Suite Web
Security Alert: Only download Trezor Bridge from official sources. Third-party downloads may contain malware designed to compromise your cryptocurrency. Always verify you're downloading from https://trezor.io/start or the official GitHub repository.
For detailed installation instructions and system requirements, visit the official Trezor Bridge documentation.
Trezor Bridge enables secure communication between your browser and hardware wallet