Ledger.com/Start® is the official and trusted onboarding page provided by Ledger® to help users safely set up and begin using their Ledger hardware wallet. Whether you are purchasing your first hardware wallet or upgrading your crypto security, Ledger.com/Start ensures that your device is initialized correctly and protected from the very first step. By following the official process, users gain full control over their digital assets while minimizing risks associated with online threats, phishing attacks, and counterfeit software.
Ledger.com/Start® is the recommended entry point for setting up Ledger hardware wallets such as the Ledger Nano S Plus and Ledger Nano X. This page connects your physical device with Ledger Live, the official Ledger companion application. It provides step-by-step instructions for installing firmware, generating a recovery phrase, verifying device authenticity, and configuring essential security settings.
Using Ledger.com/Start® ensures that you are interacting only with genuine Ledger software and services. This is critical in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, where fake websites and malicious downloads are common threats to user funds.
Ledger hardware wallets are designed to provide maximum security by keeping your private keys offline. Unlike software wallets, which store keys on internet-connected devices, Ledger wallets isolate private keys inside a certified Secure Element chip. This technology is widely used in banking cards, passports, and secure identification systems.
Key advantages of Ledger wallets include:
Ledger.com/Start® helps users activate these benefits safely by guiding them through a secure setup process from the very beginning.
Before starting the setup process, carefully inspect your Ledger package. The box should arrive sealed and untampered. Inside, you will typically find the Ledger device, a USB cable, recovery phrase sheets, and basic instructions. Ledger devices never include a pre-written recovery phrase. If you see one included in the box, do not use the device.
Ledger.com/Start® emphasizes these checks to protect users from supply-chain attacks and counterfeit devices. Authenticity verification continues later during setup using Ledger Live.
To begin, connect your Ledger hardware wallet to your computer or mobile device using the supplied USB cable or Bluetooth (for supported models). Open your web browser and navigate to Ledger.com/Start®. From this page, you will be guided to download and install Ledger Live, the official application required to manage your wallet.
Ledger.com/Start® automatically directs you to the correct version of Ledger Live for your operating system, ensuring compatibility and security.
Ledger Live is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. Once downloaded from Ledger.com/Start®, the app will guide you through the initial configuration process. During installation, Ledger Live performs several important tasks:
Installing Ledger Live only through Ledger.com/Start® helps ensure that you are using authentic software that has not been altered or compromised.
If you are using a new Ledger device, Ledger.com/Start® will guide you through creating a new wallet. This process is performed securely on the device itself and includes several critical steps.
You will first be asked to create a PIN code. The PIN is entered directly on the Ledger device using its buttons and protects it from unauthorized physical access. Each time you connect your device, the PIN must be entered to unlock it.
Next, the device will generate a 24-word recovery phrase. This phrase is created offline and displayed on the Ledger device screen, one word at a time. It is the only backup of your wallet and provides full access to your funds.
Write the recovery phrase on the provided recovery sheets and store them in a secure, offline location. Never take photos of the phrase, never store it digitally, and never share it with anyone.
Ledger.com/Start® requires you to confirm the recovery phrase by selecting the correct words in order. This step ensures that the phrase was recorded accurately and reduces the risk of future recovery issues.
The recovery phrase is the most critical security element of your Ledger wallet. If your device is lost, stolen, or damaged, the recovery phrase allows you to restore your wallet and access your assets on a new Ledger device or compatible wallet.
Ledger will never ask for your recovery phrase. Any email, message, or website requesting it is a scam. Ledger.com/Start® repeatedly highlights this rule to help