Set up your Ledger hardware wallet in minutes and protect your digital wealth with enterprise-grade security
Get StartedWelcome to Ledger.com/start - your comprehensive guide to setting up the world's most secure hardware wallet for cryptocurrencies. With over 7 million customers worldwide, Ledger provides the gold standard in digital asset protection.
Setting up your Ledger device is a straightforward process that establishes a secure environment for managing your cryptocurrencies. The process involves initializing your device, setting up a recovery phrase, installing the Ledger Live application, and adding accounts for your various crypto assets. This guide will walk you through each step to ensure your digital wealth remains protected against online threats.
Ledger Live™ is the essential companion application for your Ledger hardware wallet. This powerful desktop and mobile application allows you to manage all your digital assets in one secure location, check your balances, send and receive cryptocurrencies, and install apps on your Ledger device.
Carefully unbox your Ledger device and connect it to your computer using the provided USB cable. Ensure you're downloading Ledger Live only from our official website.
Follow the on-screen instructions to initialize your device. Choose a strong PIN code that you'll remember but others cannot easily guess.
Your device will generate a 24-word recovery phrase. Write these words down in the exact order on your recovery sheet and store them in a secure location. Never digitize this phrase.
Use Ledger Live to install apps for the cryptocurrencies you want to manage. Each crypto asset has its own app that enables transactions on that blockchain.
Add accounts for each cryptocurrency you wish to manage. Your Ledger device will generate unique addresses for receiving assets securely.
Remember, the security of your cryptocurrencies depends on properly safeguarding both your Ledger device and your recovery phrase. Never share your recovery phrase with anyone, and always verify transaction details on your device's screen before confirming. For additional security considerations, visit Ledger.com/start regularly to stay updated on best practices for protecting your digital assets.
Ledger hardware wallets utilize secure element chips that are certified against sophisticated attacks, ensuring that your private keys never leave the device. This architecture provides protection against malware and hackers, making Ledger devices the preferred choice for both beginners and experienced cryptocurrency users worldwide.