Trezor Bridge is the official communication software developed by SatoshiLabs that allows your Trezor hardware wallet to connect securely with web browsers and desktop applications. It ensures a safe and consistent interaction between your device and Trezor Suite, providing full control over your cryptocurrency without compromising privacy or security.
Trezor Bridge is a lightweight background application that enables smooth and secure communication between your Trezor device and supported platforms. It acts as a secure intermediary, ensuring that all communication stays local to your computer, minimizing potential exposure to online threats. By using the Bridge, users can access wallet interfaces and perform crypto operations directly from their desktop with the highest level of security.
Every component of Trezor Bridge has been designed with security and transparency in mind. The software is open-source and publicly audited, ensuring that there are no hidden processes or vulnerabilities. All data exchanged between the hardware device and the computer is encrypted and verified.
Installing Trezor Bridge is straightforward. Visit the official trezor.io/start page, select your operating system, and follow the guided steps to download and install the Bridge. Once installed, it runs silently in the background whenever your Trezor device is connected, ensuring instant recognition by supported wallets and browsers.
After installation, simply connect your Trezor hardware wallet via USB. The Bridge will automatically handle the secure communication between your device and Trezor Suite, allowing you to manage assets, verify addresses, and perform transactions safely from your desktop.
Modern web browsers have introduced restrictions that affect how external hardware can communicate through USB. Trezor Bridge ensures continued compatibility and reliability by providing an independent communication layer that is trusted, secure, and continually updated to match browser changes and operating system updates.
Trezor Bridge is compatible with Windows, macOS, and major Linux distributions. It supports all major browsers, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Brave. The application runs automatically on system startup and manages USB and WebUSB connections seamlessly without any user intervention.
Trezor Bridge receives regular updates to ensure compatibility with the latest browsers and operating systems. All updates are digitally signed and verified by SatoshiLabs to maintain integrity and trust. These updates also improve performance, fix minor bugs, and enhance the stability of wallet communications.
The Bridge works hand in hand with Trezor Suite, providing a unified environment for managing cryptocurrencies, viewing portfolio data, and signing transactions securely. This integration ensures that private keys never leave the hardware wallet, keeping your funds protected from online vulnerabilities at all times.
SatoshiLabs continues to evolve the Trezor ecosystem, focusing on open-source principles and community trust. Trezor Bridge remains an essential component of that ecosystem, reflecting a commitment to usability, reliability, and user empowerment in self-custody crypto management.