Forgot Your Trezor PIN — How to Reset and Restore
Trezor doesn't wipe on wrong PINs like Ledger — it adds delay. To get past a forgotten PIN you wipe and restore from your seed.
Introduction
TL;DR
- Wrong PINs add an increasing time delay — the device is not instantly erased.
- A forgotten PIN can't be revealed; you must wipe the device.
- After wiping, restore your accounts from your recovery seed.
- Without the recovery seed, the funds cannot be recovered.
How Trezor handles wrong PINs
Each incorrect PIN entry increases the waiting time before the next attempt. This slows down guessing without erasing your wallet, so a few mistakes won't cost you the device.
Wipe and restore from your seed
Since the PIN itself can't be recovered, the route back in is to wipe the device and restore it from your recovery seed, setting a new PIN during setup. Your funds reappear because they're on the blockchain.
Choosing a PIN you'll remember
Pick a PIN that's hard to guess but memorable to you, and avoid obvious sequences. Consider keeping a secure, offline reminder — never store it with your recovery seed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about hardware wallets and crypto security
Does Trezor wipe after wrong PINs?
Can I recover the PIN itself?
Will wiping lose my coins?
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