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Ledger Start® | Get Started with Your Ledger Hardware Wallet

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Secure your crypto journey with Ledger Start®, the official platform to set up and manage your Ledger hardware wallet. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crypto user, Ledger makes it easy to safely store, manage, and grow your digital assets.

Why Choose Ledger?

Ledger hardware wallets are designed to give you complete control over your private keys while keeping your assets safe from online threats. With millions of users worldwide, Ledger combines industry-leading security with a simple, intuitive interface.

  • Private keys stay offline: Your crypto is secure from hackers and malware.
  • Support for thousands of assets: Manage Bitcoin, Ethereum, and over 5,500+ tokens.
  • Seamless integration: Use Ledger Live app for desktop or mobile to buy, sell, swap, and stake cryptocurrencies.

Step 1: Unbox Your Ledger Device

Start by carefully unboxing your Ledger hardware wallet. Inside, you’ll find:

  • Ledger device (Nano S+, Nano X, or Nano S Plus)
  • USB cable
  • Recovery sheet for your 24-word seed phrase
  • Instructions to begin

Tip: Always ensure your device is purchased from official Ledger sources to avoid tampering.

Step 2: Initialize Your Ledger Wallet

  1. Connect your Ledger device to your computer or mobile device.
  2. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a new wallet.
  3. Write down your 24-word recovery phrase carefully. This is your ultimate backup and should never be shared digitally.
Your recovery phrase is the only way to restore your wallet if your device is lost or damaged.

Step 3: Install Ledger Live

Download the Ledger Live® app from Ledger.com/start for a smooth setup experience. Ledger Live allows you to:

  • Check your portfolio
  • Send and receive crypto
  • Install apps for different cryptocurrencies
  • Swap and stake tokens securely

Ledger Live is compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android devices.

Step 4: Add Accounts & Manage Assets

Once Ledger Live is installed:

  1. Add accounts for the cryptocurrencies you own.
  2. Install the corresponding apps on your Ledger device.
  3. Begin sending, receiving, and managing your crypto safely.
Ledger ensures all transactions are verified on your device, keeping your private keys offline at all times.

Step 5: Stay Updated & Secure

  • Enable Ledger Live notifications for firmware updates.
  • Always verify the authenticity of emails or messages claiming to be from Ledger.
  • Use a secure password and consider enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) for added safety.

FAQs

Q: Can I recover my wallet if my Ledger is lost?
A: Yes, using your 24-word recovery phrase on a new Ledger device or compatible wallet.

Q: Does Ledger Live cost anything?
A: Ledger Live is free to download and use for managing your crypto.

Q: Which cryptocurrencies are supported?
A: Ledger supports Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Cardano, Polkadot, and over 5,500+ tokens.

Get Started Today
Take control of your crypto with Ledger Start®. Your assets are only as secure as your keys—Ledger makes security simple, accessible, and reliable. Visit Ledger.com/start to begin.

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