The official starting point to set up your Ledger hardware wallet, install Ledger Live, and secure your crypto assets for the long term.
Welcome to the official Ledger setup guide. Here you’ll learn to initialize your device, install Ledger Live, back up your recovery phrase, and safely manage your cryptocurrencies. Using Ledger.com/start ensures that you follow legitimate steps directly from Ledger — protecting you from phishing and counterfeit hardware risks.
Whether you’re setting up a Ledger Nano X, Nano S Plus, or Stax, the process is quick, secure, and designed to keep your keys offline where they belong — in your hands.
Before you connect your Ledger device, confirm that it’s authentic and has not been tampered with. Ledger products are sealed and shipped directly from official distributors.
Ledger Live is the companion app that connects your Ledger hardware wallet to your computer or mobile device. It allows you to install crypto apps, send and receive transactions, and view your portfolio securely.
Ledger Live automatically verifies the authenticity of your device using cryptographic checks to ensure that it’s genuine and secure.
After connecting your device via USB or Bluetooth (for Nano X and Stax), you’ll see options to create a new wallet or restore from a recovery phrase. Choose “Set up as new device.”
The recovery phrase — sometimes called a “seed phrase” — is the master key to your wallet. Ledger never stores or transmits it. You are the sole guardian of your keys and funds.
Once your device is initialized, the Ledger Live dashboard becomes your control center. Here you can:
All critical actions — transactions, swaps, or app installs — require confirmation on your Ledger device, ensuring your private keys never leave its secure element chip.
Ledger supports over 5,000 crypto assets across multiple blockchains. To manage a coin, install its app on your device and add it to Ledger Live.
Firmware updates improve performance, fix bugs, and enhance security. When an update is available, Ledger Live will notify you automatically.
Ledger verifies all firmware signatures to prevent unauthorized changes.
If you lose or replace your device, you can restore your wallet using your 24-word recovery phrase on any genuine Ledger device.
If problems persist, visit support.ledger.com — the only official support site.
Ledger’s hardware security model ensures your private keys remain protected in the Secure Element chip — even if your computer is compromised.
Ledger devices combine convenience and uncompromising security. Unlike software wallets, Ledger hardware wallets isolate your private keys from the internet, significantly reducing attack risks. Ledger Live provides a user-friendly interface to manage multiple assets and DeFi features while preserving true ownership of your crypto.
Every transaction is verified and approved on the physical device, ensuring that you — and only you — control your digital wealth.
Once you’ve completed setup, explore Ledger Academy and learn best practices for crypto security, staking, and DeFi participation. Education is your strongest defense against scams and mistakes.
Visit academy.ledger.com for tutorials, videos, and crypto safety resources curated by Ledger experts.
By following this setup guide through Ledger.com/start, you’ve taken control of your financial future. Ledger empowers you to store, send, and grow your digital assets securely — your keys, your crypto, your freedom.
Continue updating your device and Ledger Live regularly, and stay alert against phishing attempts. With Ledger, your security comes first — always.