Ledger.com/Start is the official setup portal for Ledger hardware wallets. It provides step-by-step instructions for installing the Ledger Live application, initializing your Ledger device, and securing your recovery phrase.
This page ensures you download only genuine software and avoid phishing or fake Ledger apps. Using the official Ledger.com/Start® website guarantees your wallet setup remains safe and verified.
Unlike software wallets or exchanges, Ledger hardware wallets store your private keys offline. This means hackers, malware, and online threats cannot access your crypto. Your keys never leave the device, making Ledger one of the safest ways to store digital assets.
Ledger devices support:
With Ledger, you stay in complete control of your assets at all times.
Setting up your Ledger wallet is simple and secure when you follow the official process.
Open your browser and go to the official site: https://www.ledger.com/start
This ensures you are using the authentic Ledger platform.
Ledger Live is the official desktop and mobile application that lets you manage your crypto.
From Ledger.com/Start®, download Ledger Live for:
Install the app on your device.
Plug your Ledger Nano S Plus or Ledger Nano X into your computer or connect it via Bluetooth (Nano X). Follow the instructions displayed on Ledger Live and on your hardware wallet screen.
Select “Set up as new device” on your Ledger wallet. The device will generate a 24-word recovery phrase. This phrase is the only way to restore your crypto if your device is lost or damaged.
Important:
Ledger Live will ask you to confirm the words. This ensures your backup is correct and secure.
Once setup is complete, you can install cryptocurrency apps on your Ledger device. Open Ledger Live, go to the Manager section, and select the coins you want to use such as Bitcoin or Ethereum.
Each app allows you to send, receive, and manage that specific cryptocurrency safely.
With Ledger Live, you can:
Every transaction must be physically approved on your Ledger device, adding an extra layer of protection.
There are many fake Ledger websites online designed to steal recovery phrases. Using Ledger Wallet ensures:
Always double-check the URL before downloading anything.
Ledger Live is more than just a wallet. It allows you to:
All while your private keys remain protected inside your Ledger hardware wallet.
Your crypto deserves the highest level of security. Ledger.com/Start® is the official and safest way to begin your journey with a Ledger hardware wallet. By following the guided setup process, you ensure your assets are protected from hacks, scams, and online threats.