The Bridge facilitates communication between your browser and your **Trezor® Hardware Wallet**. Learn when to use the Bridge and why the **Trezor® Suite Download** is the recommended path today.
The Bridge is a small application that runs in the background on your computer. Its sole purpose is to act as a local communication layer, allowing web applications (like older versions of the **Trezor® Wallet** or third-party services) to communicate with your physically connected **Trezor® Hardware Wallet**. Without this software, your browser cannot see or interact with the device.
The need for the Bridge is highly specific today. You may need the **Trezor® Bridge Download** if:
The dedicated **Trezor® Suite Download** is now the preferred, all-in-one solution for your **Trezor® Hardware Wallet**. Unlike web applications that require the separate **Trezor® Bridge Download**, **Trezor® Suite** is a native desktop application that handles connectivity directly.
No. **Trezor® Suite** (the desktop application) integrates the necessary connectivity components. You only need the Bridge if you insist on using the old web-based **Trezor® Wallet** or another compatible web interface.
Yes, if downloaded from the official source, the **Trezor® Bridge Download** is safe, as it's signed by Trezor®. However, to maintain the highest security standards, migrating to the **Trezor® Suite Download** is strongly advised.
If your device is connected and you can't log in (either via Bridge or Suite), ensure you completed the setup at **trezor.io/start** correctly and that your firmware is up to date. The issue is rarely the Bridge itself but often a setup or firewall problem.
The **Trezor® Suite App** connects to certain Trezor® models using USB-C or Bluetooth (if available). It does not rely on the **Trezor® Bridge Download**, which is specifically for desktop operating systems to facilitate web-browser connections.