Official Setup Guide for Your Ledger Hardware Wallet
Ledger.com/Start is the official guide for setting up your Ledger hardware wallet — the safest way to manage your cryptocurrency offline. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced user, this step-by-step guide ensures your digital assets are secure from the moment you activate your device.
Open your browser and go to https://ledger.com/start. Make sure you are on the official website (always beginning with https://ledger.com) to prevent phishing or counterfeit sites. Then, choose your device — Ledger Nano X, Nano S Plus, or Nano S — to begin setup.
Download and install Ledger Live, the official companion app for Ledger wallets. It’s available on Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile. Ledger Live allows you to create accounts, track balances, and securely send or receive crypto assets with real-time protection.
Connect your Ledger device via USB or Bluetooth and follow on-screen instructions to initialize it. Set a PIN code and write down your 24-word recovery phrase on the provided sheet. This phrase is your only backup — never share or store it online.
Once initialized, open Ledger Live to verify your device connection. Then, add accounts for your cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more. Each account is verified directly through your Ledger device for maximum security.
With your Ledger fully set up, you can buy, sell, or exchange assets directly in Ledger Live. All private keys remain inside your hardware wallet — isolated from online exposure. Your portfolio, transactions, and balances are protected with industry-grade encryption and verified hardware security.