Ledger.com/start | Getting Started with Secure Device Setup

Setting up a Ledger hardware wallet is an important step toward managing cryptocurrency through self-custody. Ledger.com/start is the official starting point for downloading the Ledger Wallet app and accessing setup guidance for compatible Ledger devices. Ledger’s current app is called Ledger Wallet, previously known as Ledger Live.

Start with Ledger.com/start

Visit Ledger.com/start using a trusted browser before beginning your device setup. The official page provides Ledger Wallet downloads for supported desktop and mobile platforms. Using the official website is particularly important because fraudulent wallet applications and imitation websites can be used to steal cryptocurrency or sensitive recovery information.

After installing Ledger Wallet, keep your Ledger hardware device nearby and follow the instructions provided by the application and the device screen.

Connect and Initialize Your Ledger

Connect your Ledger device using the appropriate supported connection method and follow the on-screen onboarding instructions. During initialization, you will establish the security settings needed to protect access to your device.

Your Ledger signer is designed to keep private keys offline in a Secure Element, while Ledger Wallet provides the interface for managing supported assets and accounts. Transactions can be reviewed and confirmed on the hardware device before they are approved.

For the latest setup instructions, use Ledger.com/start as your primary reference.

Protect Your Secret Recovery Phrase

One of the most important parts of setup is protecting your Secret Recovery Phrase. When creating a new wallet, carefully follow the instructions displayed on your Ledger device and record the recovery information exactly as instructed.

Keep the recovery phrase offline in a secure location. Never photograph it, upload it to cloud storage, send it through email or messaging apps, or enter it into an unfamiliar website.

Ledger emphasizes that the recovery phrase is essential for restoring access to a wallet. Anyone who obtains it may be able to control the associated assets.

If you need to restart the setup process, return to Ledger.com/start instead of following links from unsolicited emails, advertisements, or social-media messages.

Install Cryptocurrency Applications

After completing the initial device configuration, Ledger Wallet can help you install applications for supported cryptocurrencies. Depending on your device and the assets you want to manage, the required applications can be installed through the Ledger Wallet interface.

Ledger describes the app as an all-in-one interface for managing supported digital assets, while the hardware signer provides the security layer for private-key protection and transaction confirmation.

You can learn more about the current Ledger Wallet experience through the official Ledger Wallet guide.

Verify Transactions Carefully

Security should continue after the initial setup. Before approving a transaction, carefully review the information shown on your Ledger device. Do not rely solely on the information displayed on your computer or phone.

Ledger’s security model uses the hardware signer as the final point of transaction confirmation, helping you verify what you are approving.

Be cautious of fake support representatives or websites asking for your PIN or Secret Recovery Phrase. Legitimate setup should never require you to disclose your recovery phrase to another person.

For troubleshooting and security guidance, visit Ledger Support.

Complete Your Secure Setup

Once Ledger Wallet is installed, your device is initialized, your recovery information is securely stored, and the required cryptocurrency applications are configured, you can begin using your Ledger device.

The safest approach is to begin with Ledger.com/start, download software only from official Ledger sources, keep your recovery phrase offline, and verify important transactions directly on the hardware device.

Following these basic practices can help new users establish a secure foundation for managing digital assets through a Ledger hardware wallet.