Welcome to Ledger! If you're here, you're probably ready to take control of your crypto safely. That’s great! At Ledger.com/start, we’ll guide you through everything you need to know to set up your Ledger device and start using it.
Whether you have a Ledger Nano S Plus or a Ledger Nano X, this page is your first step to securing your crypto the right way.
A Ledger wallet is a small device that helps you keep your crypto safe. It’s called a hardware wallet, and it stores your private keys offline. That means your keys are not exposed to the internet — this makes it much harder for hackers to steal your crypto.
With Ledger, you get two things:
This page gives you the official instructions to set up your device the right way. There are fake websites out there, so always start here to stay safe.
We’ll help you:
Let’s begin!
First, take your Ledger device out of the box. Inside, you’ll find:
Important: Your device should be sealed. If anything looks opened or used, do not use it. Contact Ledger support.
Now that you have your device, open your web browser and go to Ledger.com/start. This is the official Ledger setup page.
You will:
The Ledger Live app is where you manage your crypto. You can use it to:
Download it only from Ledger.com/start to make sure it’s safe.
Ledger Live works on:
Now it’s time to turn on your Ledger wallet. Connect it to your computer using the USB cable.
You’ll be guided through:
This part is very important.
It’s like a secret key that unlocks your crypto. If you lose your device, you can use these 24 words to get your crypto back.
Never share your recovery phrase with anyone. Never type it into a computer or phone. Write it down on the recovery sheet and store it safely offline.
After you’ve written down your 24 words, the device will ask you to confirm a few of them. This is to make sure you wrote them correctly.
Then, your Ledger device is ready to use.
Now go back to Ledger Live on your computer or phone. You can:
Each time you send or receive crypto, you’ll confirm the transaction on your Ledger device.
To receive crypto:
To send crypto:
If you need help, Ledger has a full support page with articles and videos. Go to support.ledger.com for:
Ledger will never ask for your 24-word phrase. If someone asks for it, it’s a scam.
By setting up your Ledger wallet, you’ve taken a huge step to protect your crypto. You are now your own bank — and with that comes freedom and responsibility.
We’re happy to have you with us. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with true crypto security.
Go to Ledger.com/start to begin.