Easy Setup — Step by Step
- Connect your Ledger device: Via USB (Nano S/S Plus/X) or Bluetooth (Nano X).
- Go to ledger.com/start: Download the official Ledger Live app for your operating system.
- Initialize your wallet: Set a secure PIN and generate a unique 24-word recovery phrase.
(Write it down! Ledger will never ask for it again.)
- Verify authenticity: Let Ledger Live check your device for tamper protection.
- Secure your recovery phrase: Store the paper backup offline in a safe place.
- Start managing crypto: Use Ledger Live to add accounts, send, buy, swap, and stake crypto securely.
Tip: Always start from ledger.com/start to avoid phishing and fake setup guides!
Security Essentials
- Never share your 24-word recovery phrase with anyone, for any reason.
- Ledger wallets keep your private keys offline, protected by hardware and PIN.
- Every transaction must be confirmed physically on your device’s screen.
- Don’t install Ledger Live from third-party websites or download links by email.
- Ledger.com/start provides official software for all device models.
Safety Reminder: Ledger representatives will never ask for your recovery phrase.
Quick Security Quiz — Are You Ready?