The official communication interface that securely connects Trezor hardware wallets with your web browser and desktop environment.
Trezor Bridge is an official background service developed by Trezor to enable seamless and secure communication between Trezor hardware wallets and supported web applications. It acts as a trusted connection layer, allowing your browser to detect and interact with your Trezor device without exposing sensitive information.
Unlike browser extensions or third-party plugins, Trezor Bridge operates locally on your system. This design ensures a higher level of reliability and security while maintaining compatibility across modern browsers.
The main purpose of Trezor Bridge is to facilitate device communication. When you connect your Trezor hardware wallet to a computer, the Bridge allows official web interfaces to recognize the device and exchange commands securely.
Without Trezor Bridge, web-based interfaces may not be able to communicate reliably with your device. The Bridge ensures consistency, stability, and trusted interaction across supported platforms.
Trezor Bridge runs as a lightweight service on your operating system. When you visit an official Trezor-compatible website, the site communicates with the Bridge, which then relays commands to the connected hardware wallet.
This indirect communication model keeps private keys isolated inside the hardware device, ensuring they never leave the secure environment of your Trezor wallet.
Once installed, Trezor Bridge runs silently in the background. Users typically do not need to interact with it directly, as it automatically activates when required.
This design improves usability while preserving security standards.
Trezor Bridge supports major browsers and operating systems. It ensures that web interfaces remain functional even as browser security policies evolve.
This makes it a future-proof solution for device communication.
Security is central to the design of Trezor Bridge. It does not store sensitive data, nor does it access private keys. All cryptographic operations remain confined to the hardware wallet itself.
The Bridge simply acts as a messenger, ensuring commands and responses are delivered safely between the device and the web interface.
You typically need Trezor Bridge when using a Trezor hardware wallet with a desktop browser-based interface. In many cases, modern systems will prompt installation automatically if required.
Once installed, updates are infrequent and focused on compatibility and stability improvements.
Trezor Bridge is a vital component of the Trezor ecosystem, enabling secure and reliable communication between hardware wallets and web applications. Its background operation, official support, and security-focused design make it an essential tool for users seeking a smooth and trusted experience.