Ledger.com/Start® | Getting Started With Ledger Wallet
Welcome to Ledger.com/Start®, the official onboarding guide for setting up your Ledger hardware wallet. This presentation-style webpage walks you through the essential steps for configuring your Ledger device, installing Ledger Live, securing your recovery phrase, and beginning your crypto journey with complete confidence. Whether you’re a beginner or transitioning from another wallet, this guide ensures your wallet is set up safely and correctly.
1. Introduction to Ledger.com/Start®
What is Ledger.com/Start®?
Ledger.com/Start® is the verified setup portal created by Ledger to provide safe and accurate instructions for new users. It helps you:
Initialize your Ledger hardware wallet
Install the official Ledger Live™ application
Secure your recovery phrase
Manage and store cryptocurrency safely
Avoid phishing websites and fraudulent apps
Using Ledger.com/Start® ensures your setup remains secure, authentic, and tamper-proof.
2. Why Ledger Hardware Wallets Are the Gold Standard
Ledger devices are trusted globally because they combine advanced hardware security with intuitive software design. When you manage crypto using Ledger, your private keys stay offline inside a Secure Element chip, offering a level of protection no software wallet can match.
Key Security Advantages
Offline private key storage that keeps your assets safe from online hacks
CC EAL5+ certified Secure Element, similar to technology used in passports
Independent PIN verification, reducing unauthorized access
Verification on the device screen, ensuring full transaction transparency
Supported Crypto & Features
Manage 5,000+ coins and tokens, including BTC, ETH, USDT, XRP, SOL, BNB, and more
Buy, swap, stake, and manage digital assets in Ledger Live
Access Web3 safely using Ledger’s secure ecosystem
3. What Comes With Your Ledger Device
When unboxing your Ledger device, ensure the following items are included:
Ledger Nano S Plus, Nano X, or Ledger Stax
USB cable
Recovery phrase sheets
Quick-start documentation
Accessories (varies by model)
Important Security Reminder:
Ledger devices never come with a pre-written recovery phrase. If you find one inside the box, do NOT use the device and contact Ledger support immediately.
4. Step-by-Step Setup Begins at Ledger.com/Start®
To begin setting up your wallet:
Visit Ledger.com/Start® from a computer or mobile device
Select your Ledger model
Follow the on-screen walkthrough for your specific device
Download the official Ledger Live app
Ledger.com/Start® ensures you use only verified software and secure instructions.
5. Download and Install Ledger Live™
Ledger Live is the official companion app used to manage your wallet. It is available for:
Windows
macOS
Linux
iOS
Android
What Ledger Live Enables You to Do
Initialize or restore your wallet
Install crypto apps on your Ledger device
Add and manage crypto accounts
Track your entire portfolio
Buy, sell, and swap assets
Stake coins like Ethereum, Solana, and Polkadot for rewards
Always download Ledger Live via Ledger.com/Start®, not from search engine results or ads.
6. Initializing Your Ledger Device
After installing Ledger Live, connect your Ledger device using the supplied USB cable (or Bluetooth on Nano X).
Choose Wallet Setup Mode
Select “Set up as new device”
Follow on-device instructions to create a PIN
Confirm your PIN directly on the device
Your PIN protects access to your Ledger. Choose a strong, unique code and never share it.
7. Secure Your 24-Word Recovery Phrase
This is the most important step in the entire setup process.
What the Recovery Phrase Is
The 24-word recovery phrase is your wallet backup, capable of restoring your crypto even if your Ledger device is lost or damaged.
Best Practices for Recovery Phrase Security
Write down the words exactly as shown
Use the provided recovery sheets
Store your phrase offline in a secure place
Never take photos, screenshots, or digital notes
Never share it with anyone—no exceptions
Ledger will never request your phrase
You will confirm the phrase on your Ledger device to complete this step.
8. Verify Device Authenticity
Ledger Live automatically checks that your device is genuine using a built-in cryptographic process. This ensures:
Your device hasn’t been tampered with
Firmware is authentic
Hardware originates from Ledger
Once verified, your device is ready for the next step.
9. Install Crypto Apps on Your Ledger Device
Ledger devices can store multiple cryptocurrency apps, enabling you to manage different blockchains.
How to Install Apps
Open Ledger Live
Go to My Ledger
Approve the connection on your device
Search for the cryptocurrency app (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, etc.)
Click Install
Installing apps does not store crypto—it simply adds support for those assets.
10. Add Your First Crypto Accounts
Before receiving or sending crypto, you must create accounts in Ledger Live.
Steps to Add Accounts
Open Ledger Live
Select Accounts
Click Add Account
Choose your asset (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.)
Let Ledger Live sync with your device
Your accounts are now configured and ready for transactions.
11. Receive Crypto Safely
Receiving crypto from an exchange or another wallet involves verifying addresses.
How to Receive
Choose Receive in Ledger Live
Select the asset
Confirm the displayed address on your Ledger device screen
Share only the verified address
Transfer assets from your exchange or other wallet
Always ensure the address matches on both screens to avoid any tampering.
12. Sending Crypto Securely
Sending crypto through Ledger Live is safe because every transaction must be physically approved on your device.
Steps to Send
Click Send in Ledger Live
Enter the recipient's address
Confirm the amount and network fees
Approve the transaction on your Ledger device
If anything looks suspicious, you can reject the transaction directly on the device.
13. Best Security Practices for Ledger Users
Protect your wallet with these essential habits:
Keep your recovery phrase offline and secure
Never enter your recovery phrase into any website
Use only the official Ledger Live app
Keep firmware and Ledger Live updated
Enable password lock in Ledger Live
Regularly back up your recovery phrase storage location
Avoid sharing your Ledger device with others
14. Restoring an Existing Wallet (Optional)
If you already have a 24-word recovery phrase from another device or wallet:
Select “Restore from recovery phrase” during setup
Enter your words into the Ledger device
Set a new PIN
Add your accounts back into Ledger Live
Your wallet and assets will restore automatically.
15. Accessing Support and Troubleshooting
Ledger.com/Start® includes additional tools such as:
Step-by-step troubleshooting
Firmware update guides
Device connection tips
Security warnings and scam prevention
Live customer support
Ledger support will never ask for your recovery phrase.
Conclusion: Begin Your Crypto Journey With Ledger Confidence
Ledger.com/Start® is the safest, most reliable way to begin using your Ledger hardware wallet. With your device fully initialized, recovery phrase secured, and Ledger Live ready to manage your portfolio, you are now in complete control of your digital assets.
Your crypto stays secure, private, and truly yours—with Ledger.