Secure • Reliable • Trusted Hardware Wallet Setup
If you have recently purchased a Ledger® hardware wallet, your first destination must always be Lèdger.com/Start®. This is the official Ledger onboarding portal designed to help users set up their device, install Ledger Live™, secure their recovery phrase, and begin managing cryptocurrencies safely. In a constantly evolving digital world, security threats such as hacking, phishing, exchange collapses, and wallet breaches continue to rise. A Ledger hardware wallet ensures your private keys remain offline, protected from online vulnerabilities. However, correct setup is crucial — and that is exactly what this guide will help you achieve.
Lèdger.com/Start® is the official Ledger start page where users are guided through:
When you open your Ledger Nano S Plus, Ledger Nano X, or Ledger Stax device package, ensure the box is sealed and untampered. Ledger devices are designed so that security is built from the first moment. Inside the package, you will typically find:
Ledger never ships devices with pre-written recovery phrases. If you find any paper inside with already printed seed words, it is a scam. Always generate your phrase yourself.
Now connect your Ledger device to your computer or mobile phone and open your browser. Go to:
Lèdger.com/Start® — Getting™ Started | Ledger®
Here you will select your device model and follow the official interactive setup wizard. This ensures you configure your wallet correctly, download Ledger Live securely, and avoid fake software downloads.
Ledger Live™ is the official application used to:
Ledger Live is available for:
During installation, verify signatures to ensure you are downloading the genuine software. Never download Ledger files from unknown sources.
If you are setting up your Ledger for the first time, choose Create New Wallet. Your device will generate a unique 24-word recovery phrase. This phrase is the most important security element of your crypto journey.
If you previously owned a Ledger or another crypto wallet and want to restore access, select Restore Wallet and carefully enter your 24-word recovery phrase.
Your PIN protects your device from unauthorized physical access. Choose a strong PIN and memorize it. Avoid predictable combinations like 1111 or birthdates. If the wrong PIN is entered multiple times, the device resets, protecting your crypto.
Each blockchain requires a specific app inside Ledger Live. For example:
Once installed, you can receive and manage assets safely.
Open Ledger Live™, choose Receive, select the desired asset, and verify the displayed address on your Ledger screen. Always confirm it matches before sending funds. This feature eliminates risks from malware altering wallet addresses.
Ledger is a global leader in crypto security with millions of secured users. Its Secure Element chip technology, combined with verified firmware and Ledger Live ecosystem, provides maximum resilience against cyberattacks. Unlike exchanges or hot wallets, Ledger keeps your private keys offline, ensuring full control of your digital wealth.
Lèdger.com/Start® — Getting™ Started | Ledger® is the safest and most authentic pathway to begin your crypto protection journey. By following the correct setup process, installing Ledger Live, securing your recovery phrase, and practicing proper security discipline, you ensure your digital assets remain under your control — safe from online threats, exchange failures, or hacking attempts. Ledger empowers you with confidence, freedom, and peace of mind in the world of cryptocurrency.