Ledger.com/Start – Official Hardware Wallet Setup Guide

Welcome to the Ledger Experience

The cryptocurrency landscape is vast, evolving, and exciting—but also vulnerable to digital threats. That’s where Ledger comes in. Ledger hardware wallets are designed to give you full ownership of your crypto by storing private keys securely offline. At Ledger.com/Start, you can set up your device and Ledger Live app to manage your assets safely.

This guide will help you understand how to install Ledger Live, initialize your device, protect your recovery phrase, and use your wallet effectively. Everything you need to start your crypto journey securely begins here.

Why Choose Ledger?

🔒 Hardware-level security: Your private keys never leave your Ledger device.
📊 Portfolio visibility: View all crypto assets in a unified dashboard.
🌍 Cross-platform access: Ledger Live works on desktop and mobile.
💡 User-first design: Clear interface, real-time updates, and human-readable alerts.
🛡️ Privacy-focused: Ledger never stores or tracks your transactions.

How to Get Started

Visit Ledger.com/Start and download Ledger Live for your operating system.
Install the app following on-screen instructions.
Connect your Ledger Nano X or Nano S Plus via USB or Bluetooth.
Initialize your device, create a PIN, and note down your recovery phrase securely.
Open Ledger Live and follow prompts to add accounts and verify connections.

Once your wallet is set up, you’re in full control—no centralized servers, no third-party access. Every action you perform in Ledger Live is verified directly on your device’s screen.

Explore Ledger Live Highlights

Unified Portfolio

Track your crypto holdings across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and thousands of tokens.

Buy & Swap Securely

Purchase, swap, and stake crypto directly within Ledger Live using verified partners.

Firmware Updates

Keep your hardware device up-to-date with one-click firmware installs.

Account Insights

Visualize performance trends, transaction history, and network fees easily.

Live Notifications

Get alerts on app updates, staking rewards, and asset performance.

Generate a Demo Security Key

Ledger devices use highly secure cryptographic key generation. Try this simulated demo key generator to see how unique keys are produced.

Click Generate

Security Principles to Remember

Security starts with awareness. Always ensure you’re using official Ledger resources and verifying URLs before downloading software. Never share your 24-word recovery phrase with anyone—Ledger will never ask for it. This phrase is the master key to your crypto; losing or exposing it can lead to permanent loss of access.

Ledger’s Secure Element chip ensures that sensitive information stays locked within the device. Even if your computer is compromised, your crypto remains safe because signing happens entirely inside your hardware wallet.

Best Practices

✅ Buy only from Ledger.com or authorized resellers.
✅ Double-check transaction details on your device screen.
✅ Regularly update your Ledger Live app and device firmware.
✅ Store your recovery sheet offline in multiple secure places.
✅ Use passphrases for advanced protection if desired.

Ledger Ecosystem & Support

Ledger provides an ever-expanding ecosystem of apps, partner integrations, and educational content. From DeFi participation to staking and NFTs, Ledger Live brings everything under one secure roof.

If you encounter any issue, use only verified support channels. Ledger maintains an active Help Center, official Twitter, and dedicated community spaces to guide users.