LSTART® Official setup

YOUR CRYPTO. YOUR CALL.

A little more
you in control.

New to Ledger? Start with the essentials. Set up your device, protect your recovery phrase, and take your first confident step into self-custody.

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A SIMPLE START

Three steps. One better habit.

Take your time. Security starts with understanding what you’re setting up.

01

Get your Ledger device

Choose a hardware wallet from Ledger’s official store. Your device keeps your private keys offline.

02

Install Ledger Live

Download the Ledger Live app from ledger.com and follow the setup instructions for your computer or phone.

03

Set up your wallet

Create a PIN on your device and write your recovery phrase on paper. Keep it private and offline.

Need the latest instructions? Follow Ledger’s official setup guide ↗

KEEP IT YOURS

Good security
is a practice.

Your recovery phrase is the master key to your wallet. Treat it like one: keep it secret, keep it offline, and never share it.

Your keys, offline

Private keys are secured by the hardware device—not stored in a browser or shared with a website.

A clear first step

Follow the manufacturer’s official setup flow, one step at a time, at your own pace.

Manage in one place

Ledger Live helps you view and manage supported crypto assets alongside your device.

!

Ledger will never ask for your 24-word recovery phrase. Never enter it into a website, app, or message—even if it looks official.

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READY WHEN YOU ARE

Your first step
starts here.

Go directly to Ledger’s official start page for current device setup instructions.

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