Welcome to Ledger.com/Start®, the official and secure gateway for setting up your Ledger® hardware wallet. If you want to take full ownership of your cryptocurrency and protect it from online threats, Ledger provides the most trusted solution in the industry. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to get started safely and confidently.
Ledger is trusted by millions of users worldwide to protect their digital assets. Unlike online wallets and exchanges, Ledger stores your private keys inside a secure hardware device, keeping them completely offline and out of reach from hackers.
With Ledger, you get:
Certified secure chip technology
Offline storage of private keys
Protection from phishing and malware
Support for 5,500+ cryptocurrencies
Full control over your funds
Your crypto is never held on Ledger servers — you are the only owner.
Always start your setup at:
https://ledger.com/start
This page ensures you download the authentic Ledger Live software and install verified firmware on your device.
Avoid unofficial links to protect your assets.
Use the supplied USB cable to connect your Ledger device to your computer or smartphone. The device will power on automatically.
Visit Ledger.com/Start® and download Ledger Live, the official app used to manage your crypto securely.
Ledger Live lets you:
Set up your device
Install crypto apps
Send and receive crypto
Buy, sell, and swap assets
Track your portfolio
Open Ledger Live and select Set up as new device. Your Ledger will generate a unique 24-word recovery phrase.
Carefully write down the 24 words shown on your Ledger screen.
Never:
Take photos
Store it digitally
Share it with anyone
This phrase is the master key to your wallet.
Create a secure PIN on your Ledger device. This prevents anyone from accessing your wallet if they find your device.
After setup, you can add accounts for:
Bitcoin (BTC)
Ethereum (ETH)
XRP, USDT, USDC
Solana, Cardano, and more
All assets are managed through Ledger Live.
Ledger keeps your private keys offline at all times. Even if your computer is compromised, your crypto remains protected. Transactions must be confirmed on the physical device, adding an extra layer of security.
If your Ledger is lost or damaged, simply restore your wallet using your 24-word recovery phrase on a new Ledger device.
Go to https://ledger.com/start and begin your secure crypto journey today.
With Ledger.com/Start® | Getting started — Ledger, you gain total control, powerful protection, and peace of mind for your digital assets 🚀