Use Ledger.com/start as your official onboarding portal. This guide helps you install Ledger Live, initialize your hardware device, generate recovery seed, and begin managing digital assets with confidence.
Begin at Ledger.com/startLedger.com/start is the trusted starting point for users setting up a Ledger device. It ensures you download the legitimate Ledger Live application, follow manufacturer-provided instructions, and avoid counterfeit tools or malicious software. It also provides device-specific walkthroughs, firmware updates, and security checks to keep your crypto safe.
Visit Ledger.com/start and choose your operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux). Download the official Ledger Live app, which acts as your control center for firmware updates, coin apps, and account management.
Plug in your Ledger Nano X or Nano S Plus. The device will guide you to initialize — create a new wallet or restore from an existing recovery phrase. Follow on-screen instructions carefully.
Your recovery seed is the only way to restore your wallet. Ledger.com/start ensures you follow the correct process. Write down the 24-word sequence in order on the provided sheet and store it securely offline.
Choose a PIN that’s easy for you to remember but hard for others to guess. You’ll use it to unlock your device every time.
Open Ledger Live, go to the Manager tab, and install specific coin apps (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.). Then, in the Accounts section, add those coins to view balances and receive addresses.
Send a small amount of crypto to your newly configured account. Confirm the address on your device before accepting. This ensures everything works correctly before larger transfers.
Ledger.com/start includes instructions for pairing your Ledger Nano X with the Ledger Live mobile app via Bluetooth. Once paired, manage your assets on the go, while keeping private keys securely stored on the hardware device.