Secure Communication Between Your Trezor and Browser

Trezor Bridge enables seamless and protected interaction between your Trezor hardware wallet and web-based applications.

What is Trezor Bridge?

Trezor Bridge is a lightweight background service that facilitates communication between your Trezor hardware wallet and web browsers. It acts as a secure bridge, allowing web applications like wallet interfaces and exchanges to interact with your Trezor device without compromising security.

Key Functionality

Trezor Bridge runs silently in the background, automatically starting when needed and providing a secure communication channel that protects your private keys while enabling convenient access to your cryptocurrency assets through web interfaces.

How Trezor Bridge Works

The application establishes a local connection between your Trezor device and supported web browsers, translating browser-based requests into USB communications that your Trezor can understand, and vice versa.

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Browser Request

Web applications send secure requests through the browser to interact with your Trezor device.

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Bridge Translation

Trezor Bridge translates these requests into USB communications that your device understands.

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Secure Response

Your Trezor processes the request and sends back a secure response through the bridge.

Key Features

Automatic Detection

Seamlessly detects when a Trezor device is connected and prepares it for interaction with web applications.

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Enhanced Security

Maintains the security model of Trezor by keeping private keys isolated within the hardware device.

Background Operation

Runs quietly in the background without requiring user interaction, starting automatically when needed.

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Cross-Platform

Compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems for broad accessibility.

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Automatic Updates

Receives security patches and feature improvements automatically to ensure optimal performance.

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Browser Integration

Works with popular web browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Brave for wide compatibility.

System Requirements

Trezor Bridge is designed to be lightweight and compatible with most modern computing environments.

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Operating Systems

Windows 10+, macOS 10.11+, Linux

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Web Browsers

Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave

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USB Connection

Available USB port for device connection

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Internet Access

Required for initial installation and updates

Security Architecture

Trezor Bridge maintains the fundamental security principles of the Trezor ecosystem by ensuring that private keys never leave your hardware wallet. All cryptographic operations occur within the secure element of your Trezor device.

No Private Key Exposure

Unlike software wallets, Trezor Bridge does not have access to your private keys. It merely facilitates communication between your secure hardware device and web interfaces, ensuring that sensitive operations always occur in the protected environment of your Trezor.

The application uses encrypted local communication channels and validates all requests to prevent unauthorized access to your device. Regular security updates ensure protection against emerging threats.