Trezor Bridge acts as the secure gateway between your wallet and browser. Trezor Bridge enables encrypted, local communication so the browser and apps can talk to your Trezor hardware wallet safely. Use Trezor Bridge to bridge the gap: secure gateway, secure connection, secure signing. Whether you need to sign transactions, update firmware, or manage accounts, Trezor Bridge is the secure gateway that protects private keys and ensures the browser never directly accesses your wallet's secrets.
Install Trezor Bridge to enable a secure gateway that keeps communications local, encrypted and verified. Trezor Bridge is small, cross-platform, and designed to be the secure gateway for developers and users alike. It lets you safely connect hardware wallets to browser-based wallets and dApps while keeping keys on-device.
Trezor Bridge provides a stable API surface for web integrations and dev tools. Use the secure gateway to build browser apps that interact with Trezor devices without compromising private keys.
Trezor Bridge provides the secure gateway layer that ensures all commands to your hardware wallet are routed through an encrypted, local channel. This secure gateway design means that even when you're using a browser extension, web app, or the Trezor Suite, the sensitive signing operations remain on the device. The secure gateway prevents direct browser access to private keys and enforces on-device confirmation for every sensitive action.
As a secure gateway, Trezor Bridge encrypts communication between the browser and hardware wallet so messages cannot be intercepted or tampered with on the host machine.
Trezor Bridge helps ensure firmware updates pass through the secure gateway and are verified, reducing the risk of malicious firmware installations.
Transaction details are passed through the secure gateway and displayed on-device for your confirmation. The secure gateway guarantees you see what you sign.
Trezor Bridge acts as the secure gateway between many modern browsers, Trezor Suite, and third-party dApps — enabling a seamless and safe user experience.
Download Trezor Bridge to install the secure gateway between your wallet and browser. Always obtain the installer from the official Trezor website. Verify checksums or signatures if provided, follow the setup steps, and start using browser-based apps with the assurance of a secure gateway mediating all device interactions.
After installing the secure gateway, ensure Trezor Bridge is running before opening browser apps or Trezor Suite. Keep the bridge updated to maintain compatibility and security of the gateway channel.
The secure gateway is the encrypted local communication layer that Trezor Bridge establishes between your browser or app and the Trezor hardware wallet. It ensures messages are transmitted securely and that private keys remain on the device during signing.
Yes — in many cases you will need to install Trezor Bridge so the browser can detect and communicate with the Trezor device through the secure gateway.
No. The secure gateway only routes encrypted messages. Private keys never leave the Trezor hardware wallet; signing always occurs on-device under your confirmation.
Trezor Bridge supports most major browsers that allow native messaging or local sockets. For details on supported browsers and versions, consult the official documentation before using the secure gateway in specific environments.
Ensure Trezor Bridge (the secure gateway) is installed and running, check USB connections, restart your browser, and allow any OS permission prompts. If issues persist, follow official troubleshooting steps to re-establish the secure gateway connection.