trezor bridge — secure faq & user primer. Answers for common questions about Bridge history, safety, installation, and the difference between Trezor Bridge and Trezor Suite.
Trezor Bridge was a local service application designed to facilitate communication between Trezor hardware wallets and desktop/web wallet applications by exposing a local API to the browser or app. It enabled origin-scoped requests while keeping private keys on the device.
For many current users, Trezor Suite replaces the need for a standalone Bridge installation. Official guidance points users to Trezor Suite for the best experience, and includes instructions for removing the standalone Bridge when appropriate.
Only download installers from trezor.io, verify checksums where provided, and follow the official install guides. If a third-party wallet instructs you to install Bridge from a non-official location, treat it cautiously and verify with Trezor documentation.
Use the official Trezor removal instructions in the Guides section of trezor.io for platform-specific uninstall steps. After removal, confirm Suite is handling device integration or reinstall Suite as needed.
Official docs and the Trezor support pages are the first stop. Community resources and the Trezor blog also provide context for historical changes and migration stories.
Key official pages: trezor.io/start, trezor.io/guides, and the Trezor Suite page.