Welcome to the Official Ledger Setup Guide
Welcome to Ledger.com/start — your official hub for setting up and activating your Ledger hardware wallet. Whether you’re using the Ledger Nano X, Ledger Nano S Plus, or Ledger Stax, this guide ensures a secure and seamless start to your crypto journey.
Ledger is a trusted global leader in digital asset protection. By combining secure hardware with the intuitive Ledger Live app, you gain full control over your cryptocurrency — ensuring your assets stay safe, private, and under your ownership.
Why Choose Ledger?
Ledger wallets are designed to provide unmatched protection for your digital wealth. Every device includes a Secure Element chip — the same technology used in passports and banking systems — ensuring your private keys never leave your hardware wallet.
This design makes Ledger one of the most secure and user-friendly cold storage solutions available. With Ledger, you truly own your crypto — not an exchange or third-party service.
Step-by-Step: Getting Started at Ledger.com/Start
- Visit the official setup page: Ledger.com/start.
- Select your Ledger device model (Nano X, Nano S Plus, or Stax).
- Download and install the Ledger Live app on your desktop or mobile device.
- Connect your Ledger hardware wallet using the provided USB cable.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to install the latest firmware.
- Create a new wallet or restore an existing one using your 24-word recovery phrase.
- Write your recovery phrase securely on paper and store it offline.
- Set a PIN code to protect access to your device.
- Install crypto apps (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.) within Ledger Live to begin managing your assets.
Once complete, you’ll have a fully configured hardware wallet ready to manage, send, receive, and stake digital currencies safely.
Ledger Live — Your All-in-One Crypto App
Ledger Live is the official companion app that allows you to manage over 5,000 coins and tokens directly from your hardware wallet. You can check balances, view market trends, and transact securely — all while your private keys remain offline.
With Ledger Live, you can also access DeFi