🌐 Welcome to Ledger.com/Start – Securely Begin Your Crypto Journey

Ledger.com/Start is your official first step toward securely setting up your Ledger hardware wallet — whether you’re an absolute beginner or an experienced crypto user. This dedicated onboarding page provides step-by-step guidance to help you initialize your device, download the correct software, protect your private keys, and begin managing your digital assets with confidence and peace of mind.

🔐 Why You Should Start Here

The crypto world is full of promise — and scams. From fake wallet apps to phishing websites, malicious actors are constantly trying to steal private keys or seed phrases. Ledger.com/Start is built to protect you from those risks by ensuring:

• You download officially signed software.
• You follow verified, secure configuration steps.
• You never enter your recovery phrase into any website or cloud service.
• You understand the best practices to keep your funds safe long-term.

🛑 Important: Always type ledger.com/start directly into your browser. Do not click on external links or emails offering setup instructions or downloads — these are common attack vectors for scams.

📦 What You’ll Need Before You Begin

Before jumping in, make sure you have:

• A Ledger hardware wallet (e.g., Ledger Nano S Plus, Nano X, Stax, etc.).
• A USB cable (usually included in the box).
• A computer or mobile device with internet access.
• A secure, private space to record your recovery phrase offline.
• An up-to-date browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari).

🪄 Step-by-Step Setup Guide

Below is a full walkthrough of everything you will encounter once you visit Ledger.com/Start.

1. 🚀 Visit Ledger.com/Start

Open your browser and go to:

https://www.ledger.com/start

This page will automatically detect your device model and operating system to guide you through the correct process.

2. 📥 Download & Install Ledger Live

Ledger Live is the official software hub where you will:

• Verify your device’s authenticity.
• Install blockchain apps on the Ledger device.
• Manage crypto assets.
• Send, receive, and track transactions.

From Ledger.com/Start, click the download button for your platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS) and install the app. Only download Ledger Live from this page or official app stores — never from third-party sources.

3. 📲 Connect Your Ledger Device

Once Ledger Live is installed:

1. Connect your Ledger device to your computer or smartphone using the USB cable (Bluetooth for supported devices like Nano X).
2. Turn on the device — you’ll see a welcome message.

Follow the prompts both on Ledger Live and the device screen.

4. 🔑 Choose Your Setup Path

You’ll be given two options:

• Set up as a new device — create a brand new wallet.
• Restore from recovery phrase — restore an existing wallet using your seed phrase.

For most new users, choose “Set up as new device.”

5. 🔢 Set Your PIN

The device will ask you to create a PIN (4–8 digits). This PIN protects the device locally — even if someone steals the physical Ledger, they cannot access your wallet without this code.

📌 Choose a PIN that’s easy to remember but hard to guess. Memorize it — do not write it with your recovery phrase.

6. 📝 Secure Your 24-Word Recovery Phrase

This is the most critical part of your setup.

Your Ledger device will generate a unique 24-word recovery phrase. This phrase is the only backup of your private keys — your crypto exists on the blockchain, and only this phrase lets you recover access.

Do this carefully:

• Write down the words in exact order on the provided recovery sheet.
• Store them in multiple secure places (e.g., safe, lockbox).
• Never take photos, store digitally, or share these words with anyone.

The device may ask you to confirm some random words to ensure you recorded them correctly.

7. 🔄 Verify Your Device & Firmware

Once your recovery phrase is stored, Ledger Live will check:

• The authenticity of your hardware.
• Whether your firmware is up to date.

Keeping firmware updated is crucial — Ledger regularly releases updates for enhanced security and new features.

8. 📦 Install Crypto Apps on Your Ledger

In Ledger Live’s Manager section:

• Install supported apps like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, etc.
• Your Ledger device can securely manage multiple cryptocurrencies in parallel.

Installing an app doesn’t install your funds — it simply prepares the Ledger to handle that network.

9. 📥 Add Accounts & Receive Crypto

Once apps are installed:

1. Go to Accounts → Add Account in Ledger Live.
2. Select the coin you want to manage.
3. Follow instructions to generate a receiving address.

Importantly, always verify any receiving address on your Ledger device screen, not just on your computer — this prevents malware from showing a fake address.

10. 📤 Send Transactions Safely

To send crypto:

1. In Ledger Live, click Send.
2. Enter the recipient address and amount.
3. On your Ledger device, verify and confirm the transaction details manually.

Your private keys never leave the device, protecting your crypto even on a compromised computer.

🛠️ Troubleshooting & Safety Tips

⚠️ Common Pitfalls

• ⚠️ If a site, app, or email ever asks for your 24-word phrase, it’s a scam — Ledger support will never ask for it.
• ⚠️ Avoid downloading Ledger Live from anywhere except Ledger.com/start or official app stores.

🧠 Best Practices for Long-Term Security

• 🛡️ Store backups in multiple offline locations.
• 🔄 Check for firmware updates regularly in Ledger Live.
• 🔍 Verify addresses on device screens when sending/receiving.
• 📵 Never store PINs with your recovery phrase.

Ledger’s security model is designed to put you in control — follow official guidance and your assets stay protected.

🚀 What’s Next After Setup?

Once you’ve completed Ledger.com/Start:

• Manage your digital asset portfolio securely.
• Explore DeFi, NFTs, and staking via Ledger Live integrations.
• Connect to compatible Web3 services using Ledger as an authentication device.

You now control your private keys — a milestone in crypto ownership.