Begin your journey with Ledger hardware wallets. The most trusted way to secure your Bitcoin, Ethereum, and 5,500+ crypto assets with military-grade protection.
Welcome to Ledger.com/start, your comprehensive setup portal designed to guide you through every step of securing your cryptocurrency assets. Whether you've just unboxed your Ledger Nano X, Ledger Nano S Plus, or Ledger Stax, this streamlined process ensures you're protected within minutes while maintaining the highest security standards in the industry.
The setup journey begins by downloading Ledger Live, our intuitive desktop and mobile application that serves as your command center for managing all cryptocurrency assets. Compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, Ledger Live seamlessly connects with your hardware wallet to provide real-time portfolio tracking, secure transaction management, and access to thousands of decentralized applications through Ledger Live's integrated ecosystem.
Once you've installed Ledger Live, you'll initialize your Ledger device by creating a new wallet or restoring an existing one using your confidential 24-word recovery phrase. This recovery phrase is the master key to your entire crypto portfolio, so Ledger emphasizes writing it down on the provided recovery sheet and storing it in a secure, offline location. Never photograph it, store it digitally, or share it with anyone—not even Ledger support staff will ever ask for this phrase.
After setting up your recovery phrase, you'll create a PIN code that protects your device from unauthorized physical access. This PIN adds an additional security layer, ensuring that even if someone gains possession of your hardware wallet, they cannot access your funds without the correct code. The device will automatically reset after three incorrect PIN attempts, safeguarding your assets.
The final step involves installing cryptocurrency apps directly onto your Ledger device through Ledger Live. Each blockchain requires its specific app—Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Cardano, and over 5,500 supported assets each have dedicated applications. These apps enable you to receive, store, and send cryptocurrencies while keeping your private keys isolated within the secure element chip. With your setup complete, you're now equipped with institutional-grade security, ready to confidently navigate the world of digital assets with Ledger's proven protection backing every transaction you make.
Certified secure chip (CC EAL5+) protects your private keys from sophisticated attacks and ensures your assets remain safe.
Manage Bitcoin, Ethereum, NFTs, and thousands of cryptocurrencies all in one place with seamless compatibility.
Intuitive Ledger Live app makes managing crypto simple for beginners while offering advanced features for experts.