overview: why migrate away from standalone Bridge?
The Trezor team has shifted toward the Trezor Suite as the recommended management application. While Trezor Bridge historically allowed third-party wallets to communicate with a connected device via a local service, official guidance has emphasized consolidating functionality and improving the user experience through the Suite. Migration reduces the complexity of multiple installed components, eliminates potential conflicts, and ensures updates reach your wallet stack consistently.
step 1 — prepare and verify
Before migrating, ensure you have your device's recovery seed stored safely offline. Verify the recovery seed location and that you can access it should recovery be necessary. Next, visit the official Trezor site for the Suite installer: trezor.io/trezor-suite. Verify checksums if you require maximum assurance. Remove unknown or suspicious software you do not recognize.
step 2 — install Trezor Suite
Download and install Trezor Suite for your OS from the official page. During installation, Trezor Suite will guide you through device checks, firmware updates, and import or recovery flows. Pay attention to authenticity checks; Trezor provides step-by-step guides for verifying authenticity and performing firmware updates.
step 3 — uninstall standalone Bridge if recommended
If your environment no longer requires the standalone Bridge, follow Trezor's official deprecation and removal instructions (the Guides section includes clean uninstall steps for macOS, Windows, and Linux). Removing the standalone Bridge reduces the chance of conflicts when the Suite is managing device communication directly. If you still rely on a wallet that requires Bridge, keep it only after verifying its origin and compatibility.
security checklist
Migration security checklist:
• Confirm official download sources.
• Back up your recovery seed offline.
• Update device firmware only through verified steps.
• Remove or disable unused Bridge installations once Suite is in place.
• Maintain a whitelist of trusted wallets and browser extensions.
common migration pitfalls
Watch for these: browser caching causing origin mismatch prompts, security software blocking loopback ports, out-of-date firmware requiring an update before Suite will fully manage the device. Consult Trezor's troubleshooting guides and community posts where similar migration issues are documented.
further reading and official resources
Consult the official Trezor Guides for migration and removal instructions, and the Trezor Suite download and verification pages. Community threads and official blog posts give historical context and migration tips for users transitioning from older flows.
final thoughts
Moving to Trezor Suite is the recommended secure path for most users. The migration process focuses on preserving your recovery seed, verifying official downloads, updating firmware safely, and removing redundant components. Follow the official documentation and keep backups for peace of mind.