Trezor Bridge — The Secure Gateway to Your Hardware Wallet®

What is Trezor Bridge?

Trezor Bridge is a small desktop application that enables communication between your Trezor hardware wallet and the web-based or desktop cryptocurrency wallet interfaces you use. It handles USB and local connections, translates messages, and ensures that only approved host applications talk to your device. When you see references to trezor bridge ,Trezor Bridge ,Trezor/Bridge it's the same component: the gateway service installed on your computer that makes secure interactions with your hardware wallet possible.

How Trezor Bridge works — high level

At a high level, Trezor Bridge runs as a background service on Windows, macOS, or Linux. When you open a wallet web app or a desktop wallet that supports Trezor, that wallet communicates with Trezor Bridge using a local HTTP/Socket API. Trezor Bridge forwards properly formatted requests to the connected Trezor device over USB (or another supported transport), then returns signed responses to the wallet app. This separation improves security by minimizing direct browser-to-USB access and by providing a stable local API surface.

• Local service: runs on the user's machine, not in the cloud.
• Transport translation: converts web requests to device-level commands.
• Permission model: user approves transactions and actions on the device screen.

Security principles

Trezor Bridge is designed to be a minimal, verifiable piece of software with a narrow responsibility: connect wallets with the device. Security is primarily achieved by the device itself — your private keys never leave the Trezor — while Trezor Bridge handles transportation. Critical security aspects include:

• Device-based approvals: Signing and confirmation happen on the Trezor screen; Bridge cannot authorize transactions.
• Local-only communication: Bridge is a local service; it does not store private keys or send your signed transactions anywhere by itself.
• Auditable updates: Official Bridge releases are signed and distributed through trusted channels — always install from the official source.

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Installation & updates

Installing Trezor Bridge is straightforward. Download the installer for your operating system from the official Trezor site or the trusted distribution channel provided by your wallet. After installation, Bridge usually starts automatically and remains active while your computer is on. Keep Bridge updated — updates can include compatibility improvements and important security fixes.

Example quick install steps:

1. Download installer for Windows, macOS, or Linux.
2. Run installer and follow prompts.
3. Open your preferred wallet app; it should detect your Trezor through Bridge.

Note: If a wallet asks to use trezor bridge ,Trezor Bridge ,Trezor/Bridge, it’s requesting the local bridge service.

Common troubleshooting

Some common issues and simple fixes:

• Device not detected: Reconnect the USB cable, try a different port, or restart Bridge and the wallet app.
• Permissions errors: On some systems, Bridge may require elevated permissions or a helper utility — follow OS prompts.
• Browser warnings: If a web wallet cannot connect, ensure Bridge is running and that the browser hasn’t blocked the local connection.

If problems persist, consult official support channels and ensure you only download trezor bridge ,Trezor Bridge ,Trezor/Bridge from the official source.