Official Ledger.com/Start Wallet Setup Guide
Welcome to Ledger.com/Start, the verified and trusted guide for getting started with your Ledger hardware wallet. Ledger’s mission is simple — to empower you to own your crypto securely. This official setup process ensures your wallet is initialized, updated, and protected correctly from the very beginning.
Begin by connecting your Ledger Nano X, Nano S Plus, or Stax to your computer. Once plugged in, visit Ledger.com/Start and download the official Ledger Live app. It’s available for desktop and mobile and serves as the single management hub for your cryptocurrencies.
Inside Ledger Live, choose “Set up a new device.” Your Ledger will walk you through creating a PIN and generating a 24-word recovery phrase. This recovery phrase is your backup — write it on the recovery sheet provided and store it somewhere safe, offline, and private. Never share it or take a digital photo of it.
After setup, Ledger Live will prompt you to install firmware and coin apps directly on your device. Each app corresponds to a blockchain (for example, Bitcoin, Ethereum, or Solana). With your device and Ledger Live, you can send, receive, and stake your assets — while your private keys remain securely within the hardware wallet’s secure element.
Regularly check for firmware updates and install them only through Ledger Live. If your device ever asks for confirmation, verify every action directly on the device screen — that’s your assurance you’re in control.
Ledger.com/Start is more than a setup link — it’s your doorway to digital independence. By following these official steps, you take full control of your cryptocurrency, keeping it safe from hacks, scams, and online theft. Remember: your keys, your crypto — with Ledger, security begins with you.