Ledger.com/Start is your trusted entry point to initialize, update, and personalize your Ledger hardware wallet. This official guide ensures every step is safe, verified, and connected only to Ledger’s secure servers — protecting you from phishing sites and counterfeit devices.
1. Download Ledger Live – Available for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
2. Connect Your Device – Launch the app, plug in your Ledger, and follow on-screen prompts.
3. Update Firmware – Keep your wallet protected with the latest Ledger security updates.
4. Create or Restore a Wallet – Generate new private keys or recover from your 24-word seed phrase.
5. Backup Your Recovery Phrase – Write it down offline; never share it digitally.
6. Set Your PIN – Add an extra layer of physical access protection.
7. Start Managing Crypto – Buy, sell, exchange, and stake directly in Ledger Live.
Ledger wallets store private keys in a secure element chip, isolated from online threats. Transactions require physical confirmation on your device, ensuring no transfer can happen without your approval.
Manage Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, Polygon, and thousands more. Ledger Live supports staking, DeFi connections, and real-time portfolio tracking — all while keeping your private keys offline.
Take control of your digital wealth with Ledger.com/Start. In minutes, you can transform your device into the most secure vault for your crypto.