The official and secure starting point for setting up your Ledger hardware wallet. Protect your crypto assets with industry-leading offline security.
Ledger.com/start is the official onboarding platform designed to help users securely initialize Ledger hardware wallets such as Ledger Nano X and Ledger Nano S Plus. It ensures your crypto journey begins with verified software, trusted firmware, and best-practice security guidance.
Ledger.com/start connects you only to official Ledger resources, eliminating the risk of phishing websites or fake wallet software.
Step-by-step instructions guide both beginners and experienced investors through device setup and wallet creation.
Every process focuses on keeping private keys offline and under your complete control.
Connect your Ledger hardware wallet to your computer or smartphone and visit Ledger.com/start using a trusted browser.
Download and install Ledger Live, the official application used to manage, send, receive, and stake cryptocurrencies securely.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install firmware, set a PIN code, and create or restore your crypto wallet.
Ledger Live is the control center of your hardware wallet. It allows you to manage thousands of supported cryptocurrencies while ensuring private keys never leave the Ledger device. Transactions must be physically confirmed, protecting you from online attacks and malware.
During setup, Ledger generates a 24-word recovery phrase. This phrase is the only backup to your wallet and must be stored securely offline. Ledger will never request this phrase online or through customer support.
Ledger supports Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Cardano, Litecoin, Ripple, and thousands of tokens across multiple blockchains. Ledger Live allows portfolio tracking, account management, and secure asset exchanges from one unified interface.
Yes. Ledger.com/start is the official Ledger setup page. Always verify the URL to avoid phishing attempts.
Yes. You can restore any compatible wallet using your 24-word recovery phrase directly on the Ledger device.
Your funds remain safe as long as you have your recovery phrase. You can restore your wallet on a new Ledger device.