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Go to the official start page
Type ledger.com/start directly into your browser. Check the spelling and domain before downloading anything or connecting a device.
Open official page ↗ INDEPENDENT SETUP RESOURCE
Start with confidence.
Secure by design.
Setting up a hardware wallet for the first time? Follow this clear, practical guide to get started, understand your recovery phrase, and make safer choices with your digital assets.
This is an independent educational resource and is not affiliated with Ledger. For official instructions, always use Ledger’s website and verify the URL.
LEDGER✓Your keys.
Your control.
Your control.
Private by natureKeys stay on your device
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Setup, step by stepTake your time. Verify each step.
A safer start begins with the basics.
YOUR FIRST SESSION
How to get started
with Ledger.com/start
Take a few minutes to set up carefully. The exact screens may vary by device and app version, so follow the official on-screen directions.
02
Install the companion app
Use the download link provided on Ledger’s official site to install Ledger Live. Avoid search ads, unofficial app stores, and links from messages.
Learn about Ledger Live ↗03
Initialize your device
Follow the device’s own screen to create a new wallet or restore one. Confirm prompts on the hardware device itself, not only on your computer.
Keep the device in your possession04
Write down your recovery phrase
Record the words in the order shown and store them offline in a private, secure place. Never photograph, email, or type the phrase into a website.
Read recovery phrase safety →PROTECT YOUR SECRET
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THE MOST IMPORTANT RULE
Your recovery phrase
is the key to your wallet.
Anyone who gets your recovery phrase may be able to access your assets. Ledger support will never need your phrase. Keep it private, offline, and out of photos, cloud storage, chats, and forms.
- ✓ Write it down only when your device instructs you.
- ✓ Store it somewhere private and protected from damage.
- ✓ Never share it—even with someone claiming to be support.
STAY ALERT
Never enter your recovery phrase online.
Unexpected messages, fake support accounts, QR codes, and look-alike websites may try to trick you into revealing it. Close suspicious pages and navigate to official Ledger resources yourself.
GOOD TO KNOW
Ledger.com/start
questions, answered.
Quick answers to common questions about getting started with a Ledger hardware wallet.
What is Ledger.com/start? +
Ledger.com/start is Ledger’s official starting point for device setup resources. Use it to find current, manufacturer-provided instructions and links.
Is this the official Ledger website? +
No. This page is an independent educational guide and is not affiliated with Ledger. Visit ledger.com directly for official downloads, product information, and support.
Does Ledger support need my recovery phrase? +
No. Never share your recovery phrase with anyone or enter it into a website, chat, or app. Treat any request for it as a serious warning sign.
Where should I download Ledger Live? +
Start from Ledger’s official website and follow its download links. Verify the domain carefully, and do not rely on links in unsolicited messages or advertisements.
What if I already have a recovery phrase? +
Use the restore or recovery process described by Ledger’s official instructions on your hardware device. Never disclose an existing phrase to another person or type it into this guide.
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READY TO BEGIN?
Start from the source.
For current setup instructions, compatibility details, and downloads, visit Ledger’s official start page directly.
Go to Ledger.com/start ↗Always check the address: ledger.com