Your official guide via Ledger.com/start to securely begin your crypto journey
Welcome! You’ve just taken an important first step toward securing your digital assets. This page helps you get started with Ledger via the official onboarding portal at Ledger.com/start. Whether you have a Ledger Nano S Plus, Nano X, or any future Ledger model, we’ll guide you through each stage—unboxing, device initialization, software setup, and secure usage.
In today’s crypto world, controlling your private keys is critical. Ledger’s hardware wallets offer a powerful combination of usability and security, ensuring your crypto stays safe even if your computer or phone is compromised.
The starting point, Ledger.com/start, is essential. It ensures download of genuine Ledger Live software, prevents phishing, and provides trusted guidance throughout setup.
Downloading from unauthorized sources or using misleading links can lead to firmware tampering or credential theft. Always use https://www.ledger.com/start.
Follow these steps to initialize and use your Ledger device securely:
Open your browser and go to https://www.ledger.com/start. Confirm the SSL padlock and domain. Avoid using search engine links that might redirect you to phishing pages.
From the start page, download the Ledger Live app appropriate for your platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS or Android). Ledger Live is the official companion software for your hardware wallet.
Verify packaging is sealed and device appears untouched. Ledger devices never ship pre-initialized. If something seems off, contact Ledger Support.
If you already have a recovery phrase, use the “Restore from recovery phrase” option and input your seed.
Open Ledger Live, go through initial prompts, pair your device, and optionally set an app password. Ledger Live never sees your private keys.
In Ledger Live Manager, install apps for coins like Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc. Then go to “Accounts → Add account” to connect to your assets and view real balances.
To receive, click “Receive” in Ledger Live, confirm the address displayed on your device, and use it. To send, click “Send,” enter recipient, amount, and confirm transaction on the device.
All these functions are possible while your private keys remain protected inside the hardware device.
Security is paramount when dealing with crypto. Here are essential practices to follow:
It’s strongly discouraged. Only use the links provided via Ledger.com/start to avoid downloading malware or counterfeit versions.
As long as you have your 24-word recovery phrase stored safely, you can restore your wallet on a new device.
Yes. Ledger periodically releases firmware updates and adds support for additional blockchains. You can also manage less common tokens via custom apps or third-party integrations.
Ledger devices should arrive in sealed packaging, never pre-initialized. If something seems off, contact Ledger Support immediately. Always start with Ledger.com/start. Some users have reported authenticity checks and anomalies when devices or packaging showed tampering. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
If you input words incorrectly, your wallet won’t restore correctly. If you lose the seed entirely and the device is lost, there's no way to recover the funds—hardware wallets don’t have “backdoors.”