01
Check your package
Buy from Ledger or an authorized retailer. Check the packaging, then connect your device to a trusted computer or phone using a supported connection.
A clearer start for self-custody
Ledger.com/start.
Your first step,
made clear.
Ledger.com/start is the official onboarding destination for setting up a Ledger device. This independent guide helps you understand the process, spot the security essentials, and reach Ledger’s genuine resources before you begin.
This is an independent educational guide, not an official Ledger website.
LEDGER
Ready when
you are.
✓Setup, verifiedTake it one step at a time
Your keys stay yoursKeep recovery offline
OWN YOUR KEYS. MOVE WITH CONFIDENCE.
01 Verify the source02 Follow your device03 Protect your recovery phrase
THE STARTING POINT — 01
A little preparation.
A lot more peace of mind.
Setting up a hardware wallet is more than installing an app: it is the moment you take responsibility for access to your digital assets. Ledger.com/start brings together the official onboarding path. A quick source check and a careful look at device prompts can make the first session straightforward.
Reach the genuine Ledger site by typing its address or using the link here. Avoid sponsored results, unexpected messages, and lookalike domains. Follow prompts at your pace, and confirm sensitive actions on the Ledger device—not through a pop-up or someone claiming to be support.
Explore Ledger AcademyA SIMPLE SEQUENCE — 02
Start steady.
Stay in control.
Screens vary by device and software. Follow Ledger.com/start and let your device guide security decisions.
02
Install Ledger Live
Get Ledger Live from Ledger’s official website or app store listing. Verify the publisher, open the app, and follow its prompts to initialize or restore a device.
03
Set up your device
Choose a PIN on your Ledger device and write down the recovery phrase in order. Verify each word on-device. Never photograph it, save it online, or share it.
Ledger will never need your recovery phrase to troubleshoot, update, or verify your wallet.
KEEP THE IMPORTANT THINGS SAFE — 03
Your recovery phrase
is the master key.
When initialized, your device displays a recovery phrase that can restore access if it is lost or damaged. Write it down privately, store it securely, and keep it away from cameras and connected devices.
No legitimate guide or Ledger support agent will ask you to type those words into a website or send them in a message. Only enter them on your genuine device during a recovery you initiated. If unsure, stop and verify through official support.
!Never share your 24 words.Ledger cannot recover them for you—and neither can anyone else.
ONCE YOU’RE UP AND RUNNING — 04
Confidence comes
from good habits.
Review Ledger’s official security resources after setup. Update Ledger Live from a verified source, check transaction details on-device, and be cautious with browser extensions, token claims, and urgent messages.
Self-custody gives you control and responsibility. Plan how to store your recovery phrase safely. If anything feels unusual, pause and return to the official site by entering its address directly.
Visit official Ledger Support✓
Genuine sourceUse Ledger’s official domain.
✓
Device confirmedApprove actions on-device.
✓
Phrase protectedStore it offline and privately.
GOOD TO KNOW — 05
A few helpful
answers.
When in doubt, pause and use a verified Ledger resource. Protecting your recovery phrase is always the priority.
Does Ledger ever ask for my recovery phrase online?
No. Keep it private and offline. Never enter the phrase into a website, app, chat, or message. Anyone who gets it can take control of your assets.
What if Ledger Live does not recognize my device?
Use Ledger’s official support site. Check the app, data-capable cable, and updates, and ignore unsolicited support links.
Can I use the same steps for a replacement device?
Follow the official setup flow. To restore a wallet, enter the phrase only on the genuine Ledger device, never a computer or phone.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Take your next step
from the source.
Continue your setup directly on Ledger’s official onboarding page.