Ledger Official Setup • Start Secure

Ledger.com/start

Ledger.com/start is the official and secure entry point for setting up your Ledger hardware wallet. It guides you through installing Ledger Live, initializing your device, and protecting your cryptocurrency with industry-leading offline security.

What Is Ledger.com/start?

Ledger.com/start is the official onboarding page provided by Ledger for initializing hardware wallets such as Ledger Nano S Plus and Ledger Nano X. Starting here ensures your software is authentic and your device setup is secure.

Why Ledger Hardware Wallets?

Ledger wallets store your private keys offline, protecting them from malware, phishing attacks, and unauthorized online access.

  • Offline private key storage
  • Secure element chip
  • Physical transaction confirmation
  • Wide cryptocurrency support

How to Set Up Your Ledger Wallet

Step 1 Visit Ledger.com/start and download Ledger Live.
Step 2 Connect your Ledger device via USB or Bluetooth.
Step 3 Initialize a new wallet or restore an existing one.
Step 4 Write down your 24-word recovery phrase securely.
Step 5 Confirm setup directly on the Ledger device.

Important Security Notice

Ledger will never ask for your recovery phrase online. Do not store recovery words digitally or share them with anyone. Anyone with access to your phrase can control your assets.

Recovering an Existing Wallet

If you already have a Ledger recovery phrase, you can restore your wallet during setup by choosing the recovery option in Ledger Live and entering the words directly on your hardware device.

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