Ledger.com/start
Your official and secure entry point to setting up a Ledger hardware wallet. Protect your digital assets with confidence and control.
Welcome to Ledger
Ledger.com/start is the verified, secure setup portal for Ledger hardware wallets. Whether you’ve purchased a Ledger Nano S Plus or Ledger Nano X, this website ensures you initiate your device safely and avoid fraudulent websites or fake apps. In an ecosystem where “not your keys, not your crypto” rings true, Ledger provides a secure, offline solution to store your private keys and manage your assets.
Using Ledger.com/start guarantees you're downloading the genuine Ledger Live application, the all-in-one software to manage over 5,500 cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and DeFi apps with ease and maximum protection.
How to Set Up Your Ledger Device via Ledger.com/start
Go to Ledger.com/start using your desktop browser. Choose your device model.
Download Ledger Live for Windows, macOS, or Linux. This is the official app to manage your crypto portfolio securely.
Connect your Ledger wallet to your computer via USB or Bluetooth (Nano X only). Follow the Ledger Live instructions.
Choose “Initialize as new device”. Create a secure 4–8 digit PIN code directly on your Ledger device.
Write down your 24-word recovery phrase. This is your only backup. Never store it online or take a photo.
Start using Ledger Live to install apps (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, etc.), add accounts, and begin managing assets.
Essential Crypto Terms You’ll Learn
- Cold Wallet: A hardware wallet that stores your private keys offline for maximum security.
- Recovery Phrase: A 24-word backup phrase that can restore your wallet if the device is lost or damaged.
- Ledger Live: The official software to manage your Ledger wallet and crypto assets.
- PIN Code: A user-defined numeric password used to unlock the wallet and prevent unauthorized access.
- Firmware: The core software running on your Ledger device — it must stay up-to-date to stay secure.