Your Official Guide to Setting Up and Securing Your Ledger Hardware Wallet
Ledger.com/Start is the official setup portal for all Ledger devices, including the Ledger Nano X and Ledger Nano S Plus. This page helps new users initialize their hardware wallet safely and securely. Ledger ensures that your digital assets remain protected by providing a simple, step-by-step setup process designed for all experience levels.
Whether you are buying cryptocurrency for the first time or transferring assets from another wallet, setting up your Ledger device correctly is crucial. The Ledger Start guide takes you through device activation, app installation, and backup creation while emphasizing security best practices to safeguard your private keys.
Unbox your Ledger device and connect it to your computer or mobile device using the included USB cable. Power on your device and follow the on-screen prompts.
Open your browser and go to Ledger.com/Start. This is the official and only safe setup page — avoid any third-party websites to prevent phishing risks.
Ledger Live is your central crypto management app. Download and install it for your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux). It allows you to send, receive, and stake cryptocurrencies safely.
Choose “Set Up as New Device” on your Ledger. Create a PIN and securely write down your 24-word recovery phrase. This phrase is your only backup — never share or store it online.
Use Ledger Live to verify your device authenticity and install apps for your favorite cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin or Ethereum.
Once set up, you can manage multiple accounts, check balances, and even grow your portfolio with staking and DeFi integration through Ledger Live.
Ledger is the world’s leading hardware wallet brand, trusted by millions of users. Each device uses a certified Secure Element (CC EAL5+) chip — the same technology found in credit cards and passports. This ensures your private keys stay isolated from online threats.
By combining hardware-level security with the intuitive Ledger Live app, users gain full control of their cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and DeFi assets. With Ledger, you don’t just store crypto — you own it.