If you’ve recently purchased a Ledger® hardware wallet—such as the Ledger Nano S Plus or Ledger Nano X—your next step is to set it up properly to ensure maximum security for your cryptocurrency. The official setup portal is located at 👉 Ledger.com/Start, and it is the only trusted place to begin your journey.
This guide walks you through the initial setup process and provides essential security tips to help you safely manage your digital assets.
Ledger hardware wallets are some of the most trusted and widely used crypto security tools on the market. They offer offline, cold storage, which means your private keys are stored on the device itself—not online—protecting your funds from phishing, malware, and hacking attempts.
Paired with Ledger Live®, the official app, you can:
Start by going to the official setup site:
👉 https://www.ledger.com/start
Important: Always type this URL directly into your browser. Avoid clicking on suspicious ads or unofficial links that could lead to fake websites or phishing scams.
Inside the Ledger box, you should find:
Caution: If the device appears tampered with, pre-configured, or already includes a recovery phrase—do not use it. Only devices that prompt you to generate your own recovery phrase are safe.
Ledger Live is the official application used to interface with your Ledger device.
🔒 Do not save your recovery phrase digitally or share it with anyone. Ledger will never ask for it.
The device will prompt you to confirm the phrase word-by-word. This step ensures you've written it correctly. It's crucial—this is your only way to restore your wallet if your device is lost or damaged.
Ledger Live will check your device for authenticity and prompt you to install apps for each cryptocurrency you want to manage—like Bitcoin, Ethereum, or Solana.
You can now:
To keep your crypto secure, follow these guidelines:
Ledger offers official support via:
👉 https://support.ledger.com
Here, you’ll find FAQs, troubleshooting guides, and access to secure customer support. Avoid engaging with support impersonators on social media or community forums.
Setting up your Ledger device through the official site is the first step toward taking full control of your crypto. With industry-leading hardware security and the intuitive Ledger Live interface, you can confidently manage your digital assets in a way that's both safe and efficient.
🔐 Visit the official site now to begin:
👉 https://www.ledger.com/start
Own your keys. Own your crypto. Own your future—with Ledger®.