Ledger.com/Start — Official Ledger Device Setup Guide
Ledger.com/Start — Official Ledger Device Setup Guide
Setting up a Ledger hardware wallet begins with the official Ledger.com/Start process. Whether you are using a Ledger device for the first time or replacing an existing wallet, following the official setup instructions helps you understand how to initialize the device, install the required software, and secure your wallet properly.
Ledger hardware wallets are designed to keep private keys isolated from everyday computer and mobile environments. The device works together with Ledger's software so users can manage supported digital assets while keeping important security operations on the hardware wallet.
The first step is to visit Ledger.com/Start and follow the instructions provided for your device.
Before beginning, have your Ledger hardware wallet and its supplied accessories available. It is also useful to prepare a private location where you can securely record and store your wallet's recovery information.
Always verify that you are visiting the genuine Ledger website. Cryptocurrency-related phishing websites can imitate official wallet pages, so checking the domain before downloading software or entering information is important.
Ledger's wallet management software, Ledger Live, provides the main interface for interacting with a compatible Ledger device. During setup, users can follow the instructions for downloading the appropriate version of the application.
After installing the official software, connect your Ledger device and follow the instructions shown on screen. The setup process can guide you through device initialization, security configuration, and other required steps.
If you already have Ledger Live installed, check that you are using an official and current version before connecting your hardware wallet.
A new Ledger device needs to be initialized before it can be used as a wallet. During this process, the device may guide you through creating a new wallet or restoring an existing one, depending on your circumstances.
Pay close attention to the instructions displayed directly on the Ledger device. When security information is shown on the hardware wallet, verify it carefully before proceeding.
For a new wallet, the device generates recovery information that is essential for recovering access if the physical hardware is lost or becomes unavailable.
Your recovery phrase is one of the most important pieces of information associated with your wallet.
Write it down exactly as instructed and keep it somewhere secure and private. Do not photograph it, store it in an online document, send it through email, or share it with another person.
Legitimate support personnel should not need your complete recovery phrase to provide ordinary technical assistance. Anyone who obtains your recovery phrase may potentially gain access to the assets controlled by that wallet.
Once your Ledger device has been initialized, Ledger Live can be used to manage supported accounts and digital assets.
Depending on the assets and services supported by your device and software version, Ledger Live can provide functionality for viewing account information, receiving assets, sending transactions, and managing applications.
When approving a transaction, carefully review the information displayed on the physical Ledger device. The hardware screen is an important part of the transaction-confirmation process.