Welcome to the world of secure cryptocurrency management! If you’ve just purchased a Ledger® hardware wallet, congratulations on taking a vital step toward protecting your digital assets. To help you get up and running safely and smoothly, Ledger offers an official, easy-to-follow setup portal: 👉 Ledger.com/Start
This is the only official site to initialize your Ledger device and begin managing your crypto securely. Let’s walk through the essential steps to get started with your Ledger hardware wallet.
After visiting Ledger.com/Start, connect your Ledger Nano S Plus, Nano X, or Ledger Stax to your computer or mobile device using the supplied USB cable or Bluetooth (Nano X and Stax only).
The site will prompt you to download Ledger Live, Ledger’s official companion app, available for desktop and mobile. Ledger Live is your secure control center to manage, buy, sell, swap, and stake cryptocurrencies.
💡 Pro Tip: For maximum security, always download Ledger Live directly from Ledger.com/Live or via the Ledger.com/Start page.
Your Ledger device ships without firmware installed to guarantee security and authenticity. When you connect it for the first time, Ledger Live will guide you through installing the latest official firmware.
Never install firmware from third-party sources or unofficial websites—this ensures your device remains tamper-proof and secure.
You will have two choices:
Your Ledger device will display a unique 24-word recovery phrase, which is your master key to your cryptocurrency. Write these words down exactly as shown on the supplied recovery card or another secure medium.
🔐 Important: Store your recovery phrase offline, never digitally or online. If lost, stolen, or destroyed, your crypto assets could be irretrievable.
Next, set a PIN code to protect your Ledger device from unauthorized physical access. Your device will ask for this PIN every time it powers on or reconnects.
Choose a secure, memorable PIN — avoid obvious sequences like 1234.
With setup complete, use Ledger Live to:
Ledger Live also offers security features like genuine check (to verify your device’s authenticity) and firmware update notifications to keep your device secure.
Starting at Ledger.com/Start ensures you’re using the official and safest process to set up your Ledger wallet. With your private keys securely stored offline and managed through Ledger Live, you’re in full control of your crypto assets.
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