Lédger®.com/Start — Official Setup Guide

Set Up Your Lédger® Hardware Wallet Safely

Lédger®.com/Start is the official starting point for configuring a compatible Ledger hardware wallet. Ledger's current device-setup page directs users to download its wallet application and follow device-specific onboarding instructions. Ledger now describes its companion software as Ledger Wallet, formerly known as Ledger Live.

What You Need Before Starting

Before beginning, prepare:

Your Ledger hardware wallet.
A compatible computer or smartphone.
A reliable internet connection.
The official Ledger Wallet application.
A private place where you can securely record your recovery information.

Avoid using public or shared computers for wallet setup.

Step 1: Visit the Official Website

Open your browser and manually enter ledger.com/start. Carefully check the domain before continuing. Avoid setup links received through unsolicited emails, advertisements, social-media messages, or unfamiliar websites.

Ledger's official device-setup resource provides access to the current Ledger Wallet download options for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.

Step 2: Download Ledger Wallet

Download the official application for your operating system. Ledger's current software is branded Ledger Wallet, while many users still refer to it as Ledger Live. The official download page provides desktop and mobile versions.

Install the application and open it only after confirming that you obtained it from an official Ledger source.

Step 3: Connect Your Device

Connect your compatible Ledger hardware wallet according to its instructions. Unlock the device using its PIN and follow the prompts displayed on the hardware wallet and in the official application.

Never accept instructions from an unexpected website asking you to reveal confidential wallet credentials.

Step 4: Choose Your Setup Method

For a new device, follow the application and hardware-wallet prompts to initialize it. If you already have a wallet and are restoring it, use the official recovery procedure supported by your device.

Do not use a recovery phrase supplied by another person or pre-written on a card. Your recovery credentials must remain under your control.

Step 5: Protect Your Recovery Phrase

If your device generates a Secret Recovery Phrase, carefully record it offline and keep it somewhere secure. The phrase is extremely sensitive because it can be used to restore access to the associated wallet.

Never type your recovery phrase into a website, online form, email, chat, cloud-storage service, or browser extension. Never send it to someone claiming to be Ledger support.

Step 6: Install Supported Crypto Apps

After setup, use Ledger Wallet to manage applications required for supported cryptocurrencies. Ledger's official documentation explains that users can access the My Ledger section to install relevant apps on their device.

Install only applications presented through the official software and verify important actions directly on your hardware device.

Step 7: Add Accounts and Manage Assets

Once setup is complete, you can use Ledger Wallet to manage supported accounts and view portfolio information. Depending on the asset and available services, Ledger Wallet supports activities such as sending and receiving crypto and accessing selected services. Availability can vary by asset and region.

Important Security Points

Verify that you are using ledger.com.
Download wallet software only from official Ledger resources.
Keep your PIN private.
Store your Secret Recovery Phrase offline.
Never share private keys or recovery information.
Verify transaction details on your Ledger device before approving them.
Ignore unsolicited messages requesting wallet credentials.

Official Lédger® Links

Final Thoughts

Lédger®.com/Start provides a useful entry point for setting up a Ledger hardware wallet, but security depends on following the official process carefully. Use genuine Ledger software, protect your recovery phrase, and verify every transaction on the physical device. Most importantly, never disclose your Secret Recovery Phrase to anyone.

Security Notice: Ledger will not need your complete Secret Recovery Phrase for ordinary software downloads or device setup. If a website or person asks for it, stop and verify the request through official Ledger resources.

Page updated

Google Sites

Report abuse