Trezor Bridge — what it is, what changed, and what to do

Trezor Bridge was the lightweight background app that helped your computer and browser communicate securely with your Trezor hardware wallet. This page explains Bridge in simple language, clarifies the current status, shows official download and uninstall sources, and gives straightforward troubleshooting and safety tips so you can keep your crypto safe with minimal fuss.

What is Trezor Bridge?

Trezor Bridge acted as a small connectivity layer between Trezor hardware wallets and desktop browsers or apps. It made USB communication reliable across different browsers and operating systems so users could sign transactions safely without exposing private keys. For many years Bridge was the recommended way to connect older Trezor devices with wallet interfaces.

Important — current status (short)

Standalone Trezor Bridge has been deprecated. Trezor has moved connectivity into the modern Trezor Suite and native platform transports; users are encouraged to use the official Suite or web app and to uninstall standalone Bridge if it is installed, since leftover Bridge installs can conflict with newer Suite releases and system drivers. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Always use the official sources below — avoid third-party mirrors or search-result impostors.

Why this matters to you

Keeping your connectivity layer up to date prevents device-detection problems, reduces the risk of conflicting drivers, and ensures you get security updates from Trezor. If you still have a legacy Bridge installation, uninstalling it and switching to the official Suite will usually resolve most connection issues and avoid unexpected behavior. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

How to connect safely — quick steps

  1. Use the official Suite: Open suite.trezor.io or download the desktop app for Windows, macOS, or Linux. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
  2. Plug in your device: Use a good USB cable and a direct port (avoid hubs when troubleshooting).
  3. Follow on-screen prompts: Suite will check firmware, prompt for your PIN or seed backup, and guide you through updates.
  4. If Bridge is installed: follow the official uninstall instructions before using Suite to avoid driver conflicts. (See the deprecation guide.) :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Common troubleshooting (fast)

  • Suite does not detect device: try different USB cable, different port, reboot Suite and device.
  • Leftover Bridge causing issues: uninstall the standalone Bridge using the official guide and then restart. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
  • Firmware or compatibility alerts: update firmware from Suite only when you are ready and have your recovery seed securely stored. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
  • Still stuck? Check the official support & troubleshooting pages on trezor.io for step-by-step help. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

Security & best practices

Your private keys never leave your Trezor device. However, malware and phishing can trick you into installing fake software or revealing recovery data. Always verify downloads from trezor.io and suite.trezor.io, never share your recovery seed, and prefer the official Suite flow for updates and management. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}