Welcome to the official Ledger.com/start page. This guide will walk you through setting up your Ledger hardware wallet, installing Ledger Live, and beginning your journey toward secure crypto management. Protect your digital assets with Ledger’s trusted hardware and software ecosystem.
Go to Official SetupLedger wallets store your private keys inside a certified secure chip, isolated from online threats and malware.
Use the official Ledger Live app to view balances, send and receive crypto, and buy or stake digital assets safely.
Ledger is trusted by over 6 million users worldwide and is the leading name in crypto hardware security.
Make sure the box seal is intact and the device is brand new. Do not use devices from unofficial resellers or second-hand sources.
Go to Ledger.com/Start — this is the only official site to initialize your device and install Ledger Live.
Download the Ledger Live desktop or mobile app. Follow on-screen steps to set up your wallet, update firmware, and install crypto apps.
Write down the 24-word recovery phrase on the provided card. Store it securely offline. Never share it or upload it anywhere.
Connect your Ledger to Ledger Live and start sending, receiving, and staking crypto safely from one dashboard.
Only use Ledger.com. Fake websites or Chrome extensions can steal your recovery phrase.
Ledger never asks you to enter or upload your recovery phrase. Always store it on paper, never digitally.