🛠️ “Hands‑On Crypto Control: Set Up via Ledger.com/Start®”
Are you ready to truly take charge of your crypto? Ledger.com/Start® is your command center to set up a secure, hardware-controlled wallet — no middlemen, no vulnerabilities.
Step 1: Select and Download
On Ledger.com/Start®, pick your device model and download Ledger Live (for desktop or mobile). Official versions only — direct from Ledger.
Step 2: Connect & Inspect
Unbox your device, connect it, and let Ledger Live ensure authenticity via firmware verification — a tamper‑proof guarantee.
Step 3: Firmware & Initialization
Ledger Live handles firmware installation automatically. Then, you choose “Initialize as new device,” generating your private keys and recovery phrase.
Step 4: PIN & Recovery
Set a unique PIN. Write down your 24‑word recovery phrase offline — never digitally.
Step 5: Add Accounts
Configure which cryptocurrencies to manage in Ledger Live. Supported assets include Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Polkadot, and thousands more.
Step 6: Explore Features
Ledger Live offers staking, portfolio tracking, Swap & Buy crypto integration, and access to decentralized finance.
Why It’s Critical
Protecting your seed phrase offline and verifying firmware integrity keeps your assets safe from remote hacks.
Your device never transmits private keys — it signs transactions offline, then sends only signed transactions via Ledger Live.