Hardware Communication Hub
Trezor Bridge
The official background service protocol that enables safe, encrypted, and seamless communication between your hardware wallet device and desktop browser suites.
How Trezor Bridge Works
Bridge acts as a local cryptographic facilitator so your browser can recognize device commands without exposing private keys.
1. Connect
Insert your physical hardware unit via certified USB. Bridge identifies the peripheral port in the background silently.
2. Check
3. Manage
Sign transactions, monitor account balances, and execute smart contracts with complete user confirmation on the hardware screen.
Essential Operational Features
Engineered to remove friction and enhance reliability across supported operating systems.
Zero Data Interception
All cryptographic signing is handled exclusively on the physical device. The bridge daemon transmits raw payloads without access to recovery keys.
Broad Browser Compatibility
Compatible with Chrome, Firefox, Brave, and Edge without requiring unstable WebUSB workarounds or third-party plugins.
Lightweight Background Process
Consumes nominal system resources and executes quietly via localhost port 21325, providing consistent connectivity whenever you trade or store.
Essential Security Notice & Recovery Seed Advisory
Trezor Bridge will NEVER prompt you to type your 12, 18, or 24-word recovery seed phrase on your computer keyboard or in your web browser. If any webpage, prompt, or utility requests your seed phrase, exit immediately to prevent theft.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need Trezor Bridge if I already use Trezor Suite Desktop?
No. Trezor Suite for desktop natively includes internal transport drivers. Bridge is primarily required when interacting with Trezor Suite for Web or connected third-party web interfaces.
What operating systems are supported?
Bridge supports modern releases of Windows 10/11 (64-bit), macOS (Intel and Apple Silicon), and major Linux distributions (Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian).
Troubleshooting: What if my browser cannot detect Bridge?
Ensure the bridge service is running in your taskbar/processes. Try changing the USB port, avoiding passive USB hubs, and disabling any aggressive VPN or ad-blocking extensions that block localhost communication on port 21325.
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