What is Trezor Bridge?
Trezor Bridge is a critical background service developed by SatoshiLabs that acts as a secure communication link between your Trezor hardware wallet and web browsers or applications. It allows seamless and secure exchange of data necessary for blockchain interactions without exposing your private keys online.
By eliminating older browser plugins and unsafe extensions, Trezor Bridge ensures a smooth and trustworthy experience when accessing decentralized applications (dApps), managing crypto assets, or signing transactions in browser-based wallets like Trezor Suite Web, MetaMask, and others.
Key Features of Trezor Bridge
Secure, Encrypted Connectivity
Trezor Bridge encrypts all communication between your browser and hardware wallet, guaranteeing privacy and protection from man-in-the-middle attacks or unauthorized access.
Background Service for Reliable Performance
Runs seamlessly as a background application on your operating system, launching automatically and maintaining continuous readiness to connect your Trezor device without manual effort.
Browser Compatibility Without Extensions
Supports all major browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Brave without requiring potentially insecure browser plugins or extensions.
Essential for Web3 and dApp Interaction
Enables usage of web-based decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms, NFT marketplaces, and smart contracts while keeping your keys off the web.
Open Source and Trusted
Fully open source software designed with transparency and reviewed by the crypto community to ensure trust and reliability.
How to Use Trezor Bridge
Installing and using Trezor Bridge is simple and essential for anyone working with browser-based crypto management:
- Download the latest version from the official Trezor Bridge page.
- Install once and it runs quietly in the background, starting automatically with your computer.
- Plug in your Trezor hardware wallet and open supported browser interfaces like Trezor Suite Web or MetaMask.
- Trezor Bridge detects your device and facilitates secure data exchange, enabling transaction signing and wallet management.
Unlike older methods, no browser extensions or plugins are required, eliminating security risks and compatibility headaches.
Download Trezor Bridge
Ensure your secure connection between Trezor hardware and browser is always active. Download Trezor Bridge for your system:
Download Trezor Bridge