ledger.com/start — Official Quick Start & Secure Setup 🔒
🔑Welcome! This page is a concise, practical guide to ledger.com/start — the official beginning point to set up your Ledger hardware wallet, download the Ledger apps, initialize your device, and follow essential security steps. Use the official links below to ensure you always install authentic Ledger software and follow best practices.
What you’ll get from ledger.com/start
- ✅Step-by-step device setup
- ⬇️Official downloads (Ledger Live & firmware)
- 🔒Security tips: PIN, recovery phrase, and safe storage
- ℹ️Links to support and Ledger Academy for deeper learning
Quick Start Steps (overview)
- Visit the official start page: go to https://www.ledger.com/start to begin. 🌐
- Download Ledger Live: use the official download from Ledger to install the companion app on your computer or phone. Official download link: ledger.com/start. ⬇️
- Initialize your Ledger device: follow on-screen instructions to create a PIN and generate a recovery phrase (write it down offline). ✍️
- Install apps for specific coins: inside Ledger Live install the app(s) for the coins you want to manage. 💼
- Verify addresses: always verify receive addresses on the Ledger device screen before sending funds. 🔍
Security checklist — follow these essentials
🔒Security essentials:
- ✔️Only use official Ledger links: ledger.com and ledger.com/start.
- 🛡️Never share your recovery phrase: Ledger will never ask for it online.
- 🔐Create a strong PIN: choose something memorable but not easily guessable.
- 📦Check packaging: only use an unopened official Ledger device — avoid used or tampered devices.
Official links (quick access)
Use these links to reach Ledger’s official resources directly:
- 🌐Start / Downloads: https://www.ledger.com/start
- 🏠Main site: https://www.ledger.com
- 📚Support & Knowledge Base: https://support.ledger.com
- 🎓Ledger Academy (guides & security articles): https://www.ledger.com/academy
Troubleshooting tips
⚠️If Ledger Live can’t find your device, ensure the cable is data-capable (not just charging), try another USB port, and make sure you updated to the official Ledger Live build from ledger.com/start. For firmware or app errors consult support.ledger.com.
Best practices for long-term security
- 🔁Back up your recovery phrase on a durable medium (metal backup plate is recommended).
- 🏦Consider splitting backup copies and using a secure safe or deposit box.
- 🔍Regularly audit account addresses in Ledger Live and verify on-device.
- ♻️Keep firmware and Ledger Live updated — only from official sources.
If you’re ready to begin, click the official start page below and follow the step-by-step experience provided by Ledger’s own onboarding flow.