Trezor Bridge

Trezor Bridge is an essential background software developed by SatoshiLabs that enables seamless and secure communication between your Trezor hardware wallet (Model T or Model One) and web applications such as Trezor Suite, MetaMask, MyEtherWallet, and many other supported dApps.

What Exactly is Trezor Bridge?

Trezor Bridge acts as a communication facilitator (a “bridge”) that allows your browser to securely talk to your Trezor device even when websites normally cannot access USB or connected devices due to browser security restrictions.

It runs silently in the background as a local server (usually on port 21325) and translates commands from web pages into instructions that your Trezor device can understand and respond to — all while keeping your private keys safely inside the hardware wallet, never exposing them to the internet or your computer.

Why Do You Still Need Trezor Bridge in 2025?

• Many third-party wallets (MetaMask, Rabby, Exodus web3, etc.) still rely on Bridge to connect to Trezor.
• Older versions of Trezor web apps or legacy services require it.
• Some users prefer using the lightweight web version of Trezor Suite instead of the full desktop app.
• Bridge offers the most universal compatibility across different operating systems and browsers.

How to Install Trezor Bridge (2025 Latest Version)

Installation is straightforward and takes less than 2 minutes:

1. Go to the official page: https://wallet.trezor.io/#/bridge
2. Click “Install Bridge” — the site automatically detects your OS (Windows, macOS, Linux).
3. Download and run the installer (.exe, .dmg, or .deb/.rpm package).
4. Allow the installation to complete. No restart is needed.
5. Verify that Bridge is running (you’ll see the Trezor icon in your system tray or menu bar).

Supported Operating Systems

As of November 2025, Trezor Bridge officially supports:

• Windows 10 and Windows 11 (64-bit)
• macOS 10.15 Catalina and newer (both Intel and Apple Silicon)
• Ubuntu 20.04+, Debian 11+, Fedora 34+, and most major Linux distributions

Common Issues & Troubleshooting

Even though Bridge is very stable, some users encounter minor issues:

• “Trezor Bridge not detected” → Restart Bridge, try a different USB port/cable, or reinstall the latest version.
• High CPU usage (older versions) → Update to the latest 2.0.33+ version which fixed this bug.
• Firewall/antivirus blocking → Add trezord.exe (Windows) or trezord-go (macOS/Linux) to exceptions.
• Multiple Bridge versions conflict → Uninstall old versions completely before installing new ones.

Trezor Bridge vs Trezor Suite Desktop App

Security – Is Trezor Bridge Safe?

Yes — 100% safe when downloaded from the official source. Trezor Bridge never has access to your seed phrase or private keys. All sensitive operations are performed exclusively inside your Trezor device. The software is open-source and regularly audited.

Conclusion

Even in 2025, Trezor Bridge remains a lightweight, reliable, and critical piece of software for anyone who wants maximum flexibility with their Trezor hardware wallet. Whether you’re connecting to DeFi platforms, signing transactions with MetaMask, or simply prefer the web interface, keeping the latest version of Trezor Bridge installed ensures the smoothest and most secure experience possible.