Trezor Bridge is a special software that helps your computer talk safely to your Trezor hardware wallet. A Trezor hardware wallet is a small device used to keep your cryptocurrencies secure by storing your private keys offline. Trezor Bridge acts like a bridge that connects this device to the internet through your web browser without putting your keys at risk.
Normally, hardware wallets don’t connect directly to web browsers because browsers often have security limits that stop some types of USB communication. This is where Trezor Bridge helps by acting as a secure messenger between your wallet and the websites you use to manage your crypto.
When you plug in your Trezor device into your computer, Trezor Bridge runs quietly in the background. It detects your device and creates a safe, private connection. This connection allows you to safely send instructions from your browser to your Trezor device like checking your balance or signing a transaction.
Your important private keys always stay inside the device itself and never leave it. When you want to make a transaction, the device signs it securely inside before sending the signed transaction back to your browser via the bridge.
Installing Trezor Bridge is simple:
Trezor Bridge only helps your computer and wallet communicate safely. It does not store or handle your crypto funds. Always keep your recovery seed words safe and offline—this is the only way to recover your crypto if you lose your device.
Trezor Bridge is an essential tool that links your secure Trezor hardware wallet to the internet through your web browser. It keeps your cryptocurrency keys safe while making it easy to manage your crypto assets online. Without it, your Trezor device might not work well with many web browsers.