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Official Site® | Ledger.com/Start® — Getting Started

The safe, official onboarding for Ledger hardware wallets. Download Ledger Live, initialize your device, secure your recovery phrase, and take control of your crypto.

Start securely. Protect your keys. Own your crypto.

Ledger.com/Start is the official starting point for anyone setting up a Ledger Nano X or Nano S Plus. This guided flow ensures you download authentic software, install verified firmware, and follow best practices for backing up your recovery phrase—so your funds stay safe from the very first step.

Get Started Download Ledger Live

Official downloads only

Always use Ledger.com/Start to get Ledger Live. Avoid search-engine links and fake apps that try to steal recovery phrases.

Device authenticity & firmware

Initialize your device with the latest official firmware and verify device authenticity during setup.

Secure recovery workflow

Generate your 24‑word recovery phrase on-device, write it down, and store it offline—never photograph or type it into a computer.

Guided setup & support

Step-by-step instructions, video guides, and the official knowledge base make setup straightforward—even for first-time users.

Quick setup — 6 steps

  1. Open Ledger.com/Start and click "Get Started" to download Ledger Live for your OS or mobile store link.
  2. Install Ledger Live and launch the app. Choose "Set up a new device" (or restore from recovery if migrating).
  3. Power on your Ledger device, choose a PIN, and write down the 24‑word recovery phrase shown on the device. Store it offline.
  4. Confirm the recovery words on the device, then update firmware if prompted in Ledger Live.
  5. Install apps for the cryptocurrencies you want to manage (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.) and add accounts inside Ledger Live.
  6. Practice: receive a small test amount, approve transactions on the device, and verify addresses before sending funds.

Why these steps matter

Each step reduces risk: official downloads avoid malicious software; generating your seed on-device prevents remote theft; confirming transactions on the hardware screen stops man-in-the-middle attacks. Ledger.com/Start enforces this safe sequence so users don’t skip critical protections.

Best security practices

  • Only use Ledger.com/Start to download Ledger Live; bookmark it for future use.
  • Never store your recovery phrase digitally—use the printed recovery card or a metal backup.
  • Always verify transaction details on the hardware device before approving.
  • Keep Ledger Live and device firmware up to date to receive security patches.
  • Consider a passphrase (advanced feature) for hidden wallets and extra compartmentalization.