Trezor Suite® – Getting Started™ Developer Portal with Ledger®

A friendly developer-focused introduction to both Trezor Suite and Ledger Developer resources — with quick links and clear next steps for integrating hardware-wallet flows into your app.

Why hardware wallet support matters (short)

When you integrate hardware-wallet flows (e.g., sign-with-device, clear signing, or account discovery), you’re improving the security posture of your users while reducing your liability for key custody. Both Trezor and Ledger expose developer-focused tooling and docs to make this achievable without reinventing low-level USB or Bluetooth stacks.

Quick comparison: Trezor vs Ledger developer resources

Trezor puts clear emphasis on the Suite app and Connect API for web and desktop integrations; their guides and partner portal help teams ship compatibility with minimal friction. Ledger maintains a broad developer portal with SDKs, enterprise APIs and a refreshed UX for onboarding dApps and services into the Ledger ecosystem.

Pro tip: Start by trying the official test flows: install the official Suite/Live apps, read the Connect/SDK examples, then use a testnet account to iterate safely.

Getting started checklist (5 steps)

  1. Install the official app: Trezor Suite or Ledger Wallet/Live on your desktop. Use only official downloads.
  2. Read the Connect / SDK docs: Trezor Connect or Ledger Developer docs for API shape and signing UX.
  3. Use sample code: Run example apps in the official repos before integrating into production.
  4. Test on testnets: Use low-value test tokens or simulated devices for integration tests.
  5. Design good UX: Show clear prompts for users to verify addresses & amounts on-device.
Common integration patterns

Sign-in / Auth: Use device-based signatures to authenticate users without exposing private keys.
Transaction signing: Build a clear signing flow where the device shows human-readable transaction details (a recommended pattern on both vendor docs).
Account discovery: Use BIP32/BIP44 derivation rules and vendor SDKs to read public accounts.

Security note & best practices

Always instruct users: never enter your seed phrase into any app or website; the hardware device must be the only place where the seed exists. Only download the official desktop/mobile apps from vendor sites and check signatures or checksums where available.

Where to go next

Follow the official guides and developer portals linked above. Try one small integration (e.g., show account balances via the device public key), then add signing and a recovery test. If you plan to publish integrations, consult each vendor’s partner program for listing and review steps.