Welcome to the Official Site® guide — Ledger.com/Start® walks you through the essential steps needed to safely set up and begin using your Ledger hardware wallet.
Why use Ledger.com/Start® on the Official Site®?
Ledger.com/Start® on the Official Site® provides the verified, step-by-step onboarding workflow designed to protect your recovery seed and keep your private keys offline. Ledger.com/Start® is the safest first step to get your device ready for secure crypto handling.
Before you begin at Ledger.com/Start®
Before launching Ledger.com/Start® on the Official Site®, make sure you are in a private space and have a pen and paper to record your recovery phrase. Ledger.com/Start® will never ask you to share your recovery phrase online.
Step 1 — Unbox and connect using Ledger.com/Start®
Follow the Official Site® instructions on Ledger.com/Start® to connect your Ledger device to your computer or mobile device. Ledger.com/Start® walks you through choosing a PIN and confirming the initial device checks.
Step 2 — Create and secure your recovery phrase with Ledger.com/Start®
When prompted by Ledger.com/Start® on the Official Site®, write down the recovery words exactly and in order. Ledger.com/Start® emphasizes that this recovery phrase is the only backup of your funds — keep it offline and private.
Step 3 — Install Ledger Live via Ledger.com/Start®
Ledger.com/Start® from the Official Site® guides you to download Ledger Live, the companion application for managing accounts. Use Ledger.com/Start® to ensure you download Ledger Live from the verified Official Site® source.
Step 4 — Add accounts and manage assets through Ledger.com/Start®
After Ledger Live is installed, Ledger.com/Start® shows how to add cryptocurrency accounts and synchronize balances. Ledger.com/Start® helps you understand sending, receiving, and checking transaction history securely.
Best practices recommended by Ledger.com/Start®
- Only access Ledger.com/Start® from the Official Site® to avoid phishing sites.
- Never store your recovery phrase digitally — Ledger.com/Start® insists on a physical backup.
- Keep your Ledger device firmware up to date using instructions shown on Ledger.com/Start®.
- Use a passphrase for additional account-level protection if desired and supported by Ledger.com/Start®.
Troubleshooting with Ledger.com/Start®
If you encounter issues, Ledger.com/Start® on the Official Site® provides troubleshooting tips like checking cables, trying alternate USB ports, or using an official supported browser. Ledger.com/Start® also directs you to verified support resources.
Privacy & Security reminders from Ledger.com/Start®
Ledger.com/Start® on the Official Site® reminds you that Ledger never asks for your recovery phrase via email, chat, or websites. Always verify URLs and only follow instructions presented on Ledger.com/Start® from the Official Site®.