Ledger.com/Start® | Getting Started® — Ledger Support™

Starting your crypto security journey should feel simple, not overwhelming. Ledger.com/Start® is the official setup hub designed to help you safely initialize your Ledger® hardware wallet, install Ledger Live™, and take full control of your digital assets. Whether you're new to crypto or upgrading your security, the Getting Started® process ensures your coins stay protected from online threats while remaining easy to manage.

Why Use Ledger.com/Start®?

When it comes to cryptocurrency, security is everything. Fake apps, phishing websites, and malicious software are common risks. That’s why Ledger® provides a trusted onboarding portal at Ledger.com/Start®, guiding users through verified steps to set up devices like Ledger Nano S Plus® and Ledger Nano X®. By following the official Ledger Support™ flow, you reduce the risk of compromise and ensure your wallet is configured the right way from day one.

Using Ledger.com/Start® also guarantees you download the authentic Ledger Live™ application — the control center for buying, selling, swapping, staking, and monitoring crypto assets. Installing software from unofficial sources can expose private keys, which Ledger® hardware wallets are specifically built to protect.

Step 1 – Unbox and Verify Your Ledger Device®

Your journey begins with confirming your device’s authenticity. Ledger® hardware wallets come with secure chips and anti-tamper protections. During setup, Ledger Live™ performs a genuine check to verify your device is legitimate. This step, highlighted inside the Getting Started® guide, ensures you’re working with a trusted product.

Never use a device that comes with a prewritten recovery phrase. Ledger® will never provide or ask for your 24-word phrase — that’s your private backup, created only during setup through Ledger.com/Start®.

Step 2 – Install Ledger Live™ via Ledger.com/Start®

Next, download Ledger Live™ directly from Ledger.com/Start®. The app is available for Windows®, macOS®, Linux®, Android™, and iOS®. After installation, you’ll connect your device, choose a PIN code, and generate your recovery phrase. Write the phrase on the provided recovery sheet and store it offline in a secure location.

Ledger Live™ allows you to:

• Manage 5,000+ coins and tokens
• Install blockchain apps on your device
• Track portfolio performance in real time
• Stake assets securely
• Access Web3 and DeFi platforms safely

All of this begins with the secure environment established during the Getting Started® process.

Step 3 – Add Accounts and Start Managing Crypto

Once your device is initialized, Ledger Live™ lets you add accounts for Bitcoin®, Ethereum®, and many other supported networks. Transactions must be physically confirmed on your Ledger® device, which prevents remote attackers from accessing your funds.

The Ledger Support™ resources linked through Ledger.com/Start® also provide tutorials on sending and receiving crypto, understanding network fees, and safely exploring decentralized applications.

Built-In Security You Can Trust

Ledger® hardware wallets use Secure Element chips — the same technology used in passports and banking cards. Your private keys never leave the device. Even if your computer has malware, your assets remain isolated and protected.

By sticking to the official Ledger.com/Start® onboarding path, users avoid common security mistakes and gain confidence in self-custody.

Need Help?

If questions come up during setup, Ledger Support™ offers troubleshooting guides, device recovery steps, and educational resources. From firmware updates to restoring with a recovery phrase, everything is covered within the Getting Started® support system.