A friendly, secure walkthrough to set up your Ledger hardware wallet and protect your crypto — fast, clear, and safe.
Ledger Start is the official onboarding experience on Ledger.com/Start. It guides you through opening your device box, initializing your Ledger hardware wallet, installing Ledger Live, and securing your recovery phrase. Follow the steps below to get ready to manage your crypto safely.
Turn on your Ledger device and follow the on-screen prompts to create a secure PIN. Choose a PIN only you know — avoid obvious patterns.
Your device will display a 24-word recovery phrase. Write it down on the provided sheet. Keep it offline and never share it with anyone — Ledger Support will never ask for it.
Download Ledger Live from the official site, install it on your computer or mobile, and connect your device to add accounts.
Open Ledger Live, navigate to Accounts, and add the blockchains you use (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.). Use the Manager to install the app for each coin on your Ledger device.
Verify every transaction on your device screen before confirming. Confirm the recipient address on the device — this prevents remote tampering.
NEVER enter your 24-word recovery phrase on a computer or phone. Store copies in separate secure locations and consider a metal backup for maximum durability.
Enable an extra layer of protection with a passphrase (advanced users) — remember that losing both the recovery phrase and passphrase means permanent loss of funds.
If your Ledger device is lost or damaged, you can recover funds on a new Ledger (or compatible) device using your 24-word recovery phrase.
No. Ledger cannot access your recovery phrase or private keys — only you can restore your funds. Ledger Support will never request your recovery words.
Follow the steps on Ledger.com/Start to begin. If you're setting up for the first time, take it slow, double-check each screen, and keep your recovery phrase offline.