What is Trezor Bridge?
Trezor Bridge is a background service that facilitates secure communication between your Trezor hardware wallet and web browsers, enabling you to interact with cryptocurrency services safely.
Enhanced Security
Provides an encrypted communication channel between your Trezor device and browser, protecting your sensitive data during transactions :cite[2]:cite[10].
Seamless Connection
Runs automatically in the background, detecting your Trezor device when connected and establishing communication without user intervention :cite[2]:cite[8].
Browser Compatibility
Ensures compatibility with various browsers, especially those without full WebUSB support like Firefox and Safari :cite[2]:cite[9].
Trezor Bridge is now integrated directly into Trezor Suite rather than being a standalone application. If you have an older standalone version installed, it's recommended to uninstall it to prevent potential conflicts with newer versions :cite[1].
View Installation InstructionsHow to Get Trezor Bridge
Trezor Bridge is now included with Trezor Suite. Follow these steps to set up your secure connection environment.
Download Trezor Suite
Visit the official Trezor website and download Trezor Suite for your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux) :cite[8].
Install the Application
Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions. Trezor Bridge will be installed automatically as part of the Suite package :cite[8].
Connect Your Trezor
Launch Trezor Suite and connect your Trezor device via USB. The integrated Bridge will facilitate communication with your browser if needed :cite[7].
Uninstall Old Standalone Bridge (If Needed)
If you have an older standalone Bridge installation, remove it to prevent conflicts :cite[1].
Trezor Bridge vs. Alternatives
Understand the different connection methods available for your Trezor device and choose the one that best fits your needs.
| Feature | Trezor Bridge | WebUSB | Trezor Suite Desktop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Installation Required | Yes | No | Yes |
| Browser Compatibility | Wide (including Firefox, Safari) | Limited (Chrome-based browsers) | N/A (Standalone app) |
| Security Level | High | High | Highest |
| Background Process | Yes | No | Yes |
| Ideal Use Case | Browser-based wallets & third-party services | Quick, temporary connections | Full cryptocurrency management |
For most users, Trezor Suite Desktop provides the best combination of security and features, while Trezor Bridge remains essential for browser-based interactions with third-party services :cite[10].
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Frequently Asked Questions
Trezor Bridge remains important for users who need to connect their Trezor devices to web browsers that don't fully support WebUSB, such as Firefox and Safari. For Chrome users, WebUSB may provide a sufficient connection method, but Trezor Bridge offers more consistent performance across different browsers :cite[2].
Trezor Bridge is specifically a communication tool that facilitates connection between your hardware wallet and web browsers. Trezor Suite is a comprehensive application for managing your cryptocurrency assets. Trezor Bridge is now integrated into Trezor Suite rather than being a separate standalone application :cite[1]:cite[10].
Yes, Trezor Bridge can be installed on multiple devices with supported operating systems (Windows, macOS, and Linux). Each installation will facilitate secure communication between Trezor devices and browsers on that particular computer :cite[8].
If you have the standalone version of Trezor Bridge installed, it's recommended to uninstall it to prevent potential conflicts with the newer version integrated into Trezor Suite. You can uninstall it through your system's application removal process :cite[1].