Official® | Lédger.com/Start® | Getting Started

If you’re serious about protecting your crypto, a hardware wallet is one of the best tools you can own. Ledger is one of the most popular choices because it offers strong security, wide coin support, and an easy-to-use experience through Ledger Live. To set up your device correctly, the official and safest starting point is Ledger.com/start.

Why Start at Ledger.com/start?

In crypto, security begins before you even send your first coin. Many scams target new Ledger users with fake websites, counterfeit apps, and phishing messages asking for a recovery phrase. By using Ledger.com/start, you reduce the risk of downloading the wrong software or following unsafe instructions.

This page ensures you:

Install the real Ledger Live app

Follow correct device setup steps

Update firmware safely (if needed)

Protect your recovery phrase from scammers

Step 1: Install Ledger Live

After visiting Ledger.com/start, you’ll be guided to download Ledger Live, Ledger’s official companion app. Ledger Live is where you manage your wallet, install coin apps, and monitor balances. It works on desktop and mobile, depending on your device.

Once installed, open Ledger Live and connect your Ledger device using USB (or Bluetooth if you’re using Ledger Nano X).

Step 2: Set Up Your Device and Create a PIN

Ledger will prompt you to choose a PIN code. This PIN is required every time you unlock your device. It’s a simple but powerful layer of protection because it prevents anyone from using your Ledger if it’s lost or stolen.

Make sure your PIN is:

Not easy to guess

Not shared with anyone

Not written in an obvious place

If the PIN is entered incorrectly too many times, the device automatically resets.

Step 3: Write Down Your 24-Word Recovery Phrase

This is the most important part of your setup. Ledger will generate a 24-word recovery phrase that acts as the master key to your wallet.

Your recovery phrase is the only way to restore your crypto if:

Your Ledger is lost

Your Ledger is damaged

You upgrade to a new device

Important recovery phrase rules:

Write it down on paper (or use a metal backup)

Never take a photo of it

Never store it in cloud storage

Never type it into any website

Ledger will never ask for your recovery phrase. If someone asks for it, it’s a scam.

Step 4: Confirm the Phrase and Finish Setup

Ledger will ask you to confirm the 24 words by selecting them in the correct order. This ensures you recorded them correctly. Once confirmed, your Ledger is ready.

Final Thoughts

Ledger.com/start is designed to help you set up your wallet the right way, with the correct tools and official guidance. If you protect your recovery phrase, verify transactions on your device, and avoid sharing sensitive information, you’ll have a secure foundation for long-term crypto storage.