About Trezor Bridge
Trezor Bridge is a lightweight background service that enables seamless communication between your Trezor hardware wallet and supported web browsers. It acts as a secure bridge, allowing you to manage your cryptocurrency assets through web interfaces like the Trezor Wallet without compromising security.
Unlike browser extensions that might have security vulnerabilities, Trezor Bridge runs as a separate application on your computer. This architecture ensures that your private keys remain safely stored on your Trezor device while still providing a convenient way to interact with web-based cryptocurrency services.
How It Works
Trezor Bridge creates a local connection between your browser and Trezor device. When you need to sign a transaction or access your wallet, the Bridge facilitates the communication without exposing your private keys to the internet or browser environment.
Security First
Your private keys never leave your Trezor device. Bridge only transmits transaction data for signing and receives the resulting signature, maintaining the highest security standards that Trezor is known for.
Automatic Updates
Trezor Bridge automatically checks for updates and notifies you when a new version is available. This ensures you always have the latest security improvements and compatibility updates.
Compatibility is a key feature of Trezor Bridge. It supports all major operating systems including Windows (7 and newer), macOS (10.11 and newer), and Linux (Ubuntu, Fedora, and other major distributions). The application works with Chrome, Firefox, Brave, and other Chromium-based browsers, providing flexibility regardless of your preferred browsing environment.
Installation is straightforward. After downloading the appropriate version for your operating system, run the installer and follow the simple setup process. Once installed, Trezor Bridge runs automatically in the background whenever your computer starts up, ready to facilitate connections between your Trezor device and supported web applications.
Troubleshooting is rarely needed, but if you encounter connection issues, Trezor Bridge includes diagnostic tools to help identify problems. Common solutions include ensuring your Trezor device is properly connected, checking that Bridge is running, and verifying that your browser has the necessary permissions to communicate with local applications.
For developers, Trezor Bridge provides a stable API for integrating Trezor hardware wallet functionality into web applications. This has enabled the creation of numerous third-party services that can securely interact with Trezor devices, expanding the ecosystem of tools available to cryptocurrency users while maintaining the security guarantees of hardware wallet isolation.