Welcome to Ledger.com/Start™

Your trusted launchpad for securely setting up your Ledger hardware wallet. Follow the official path for a safe, smooth, and authenticated journey into your crypto experience.

Why Ledger.com/Start™?

Ledger.com/Start™ is your guided, secure entry point into the Ledger ecosystem. It ensures you:

Unbox & Inspect

Begin by ensuring your Ledger hardware package is genuine:

If anything seems off, stop immediately and reach out to Ledger Support before proceeding.

Step-By-Step Setup — Five Sections to Success

1. Access the Official Portal

Manually enter ledger.com/start into your browser—never click links from unverified sources. The official portal provides verified downloads, setup instructions, and firmware resources to ensure your setup remains secure and authentic.

2. Download Ledger Live

Ledger Live is the management app you’ll use with your hardware wallet. Available for:

Avoid downloading from search engine results—use the link on Ledger.com/Start™ only.

3. Initialize Your Device

Follow the prompts in Ledger Live after installation:

  1. Connect your Ledger hardware wallet via USB or Bluetooth (Nano X)
  2. Create and confirm a strong PIN
  3. Write down your 24-word recovery phrase on the provided card
  4. Confirm your phrase directly on the device

Store your recovery phrase offline—never digitally! Ledger will never ask for it via email or chat.

4. Verify Device Authenticity

After setup, Ledger Live will run a genuineness check to confirm your hardware is original and untampered. Only proceed if this check succeeds.

5. Add Accounts & Start Managing

Your device is now ready. In Ledger Live:

Features You Can Use Right Away

Security Best Practices

Help If You Need It

Some users experience issues like “device not detected” or sync delays. In such cases:

Always verify support links lead to ledger.com—not elsewhere.

Your Onboarding Journey, Summarized

  1. Unbox and verify your device
  2. Go to Ledger.com/Start™
  3. Download Ledger Live (desktop or mobile)
  4. Initialize device: set PIN and record recovery phrase
  5. Complete genuineness check
  6. Add accounts and begin exploring securely
Go to Ledger.com/Start™ and Begin Your Setup