In today’s digital world, owning cryptocurrency comes with great responsibility. That responsibility begins at Ledger.com/start — your official gateway to setting up and securing your Ledger hardware wallet. Whether you're a crypto novice or a seasoned investor, this guide is crafted to help you take control of your assets with the industry’s most trusted cold wallet solutions.
Unlike software wallets, which are vulnerable to phishing attacks and malware, Ledger hardware wallets keep your private keys offline and out of reach. With Ledger Nano X and Nano S Plus, you gain complete ownership of your digital assets without compromising convenience.
Your journey starts with the simple yet powerful Ledger Live app — your all-in-one crypto dashboard. At Ledger.com/start, everything is built to make onboarding as secure and smooth as possible.
Here’s what to expect when you visit Ledger.com/start:
Once you’ve purchased a genuine Ledger device, unbox it and ensure the tamper-proof packaging is intact. Never use a device from an unverified source. If in doubt, Ledger.com/start will guide you to check its authenticity.
Ledger Live is the official Ledger companion app. It’s available for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.
Go to Ledger.com/start
Download the correct version for your device
Install and launch Ledger Live to begin
You’ll be guided to set up your Ledger wallet by:
Creating a new wallet
Backing up your recovery phrase (24 words)
Setting a secure PIN code
⚠️ Important: Never share your recovery phrase with anyone — not even Ledger. If someone gets access to it, they can steal your crypto.
Ledger.com/start helps verify your device using Ledger Live’s secure authentication check, ensuring you’re not using a counterfeit.
Once your setup is complete, Ledger Live becomes your secure portal to the crypto ecosystem. From one intuitive interface, you can:
Buy, sell, and swap over 5,500 coins and tokens
Track your portfolio in real-time
Earn rewards through staking (ETH, SOL, DOT, etc.)
Manage NFTs securely
Connect to dApps with Ledger Extension and Ledger Connect Kit
At Ledger.com/start, you’ll also find:
Step-by-step tutorials
Security best practices
FAQs and community support
Links to live chat and Ledger’s Help Center
No matter your issue — whether it's firmware updates, forgotten PINs, or recovery phrase questions — official help is just a click away.
Ledger never asks for your recovery phrase, nor do its affiliates. Beware of scams. Always access your device setup and support directly from Ledger.com/start.
Make sure to:
Bookmark the page for future access
Avoid unofficial websites
Keep your firmware updated via Ledger Live
Ledger.com/start is more than a setup page — it’s the beginning of your crypto self-custody journey. With Ledger, you get the confidence of institutional-grade security paired with seamless usability.
🔐 Own it. Secure it. Ledger it.