Concise answers to common security questions about Bridge and privacy considerations when using hardware wallets.
Q: Does Bridge ever see my recovery seed?
No — Bridge is a local communication helper. Your recovery seed and private keys remain on the device and are never transmitted by Bridge.
Q: How to verify the Bridge installer?
Where provided, verify checksums or digital signatures from official documentation. Always download from official vendor channels and double-check URLs before downloading.
Q: Does Bridge send data to external servers?
Bridge facilitates local USB communication only. It does not upload your private keys. Some web wallets interacting with Bridge may use network services — review their privacy policies separately.
Q: Best practices when using Bridge
Keep Bridge and browser up-to-date, close unrelated tabs when performing sensitive operations, and verify operations directly on the Trezor device screen.
Security tip: Always confirm transaction details on the device screen — the device display is the only trustworthy confirmation of what you are signing.