Ledger.com/Start® | Starting Up Your Device - Ledger®
Your playful onboarding guide for secure Ledger wallet setup
Welcome to Ledger.com/Start
Ledger.com/Start offers an official, secure, and friendly walkthrough for activating, initializing, and protecting your Ledger hardware wallet. Made for beginners and pros—let’s secure your crypto in STYLE!
⚡ Always check the official website—https://www.ledger.com/start with HTTPS! 💡 Never use used or pre-initialized devices!
Unbox & Inspect:Check seals and packaging—safe is sealed, suspicious is STOP.
Download Ledger Live:
Grab the official app for Windows, Mac, iOS, or Android.
Connect Your Device:
Plug in your Nano S/X/Flex/Stax or pair Bluetooth.
Choose Setup:
🌱 New Device — Generates a fresh private key and 24-word phrase.
🔑 Recover Wallet — Restores an old wallet with your phrase.
Set Your PIN:
4–8 digits, entered only on device—never on your computer!
Backup Recovery Phrase:
Write down every word shown—never digitize, never share, only offline. It’s your wallet’s only backup!
Confirm Recovery Phrase:
Device makes sure you wrote them, one by one.
Install Crypto Apps:
Open Ledger Live and add apps for Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.
Add Accounts & Go:
Start sending, receiving, and managing your assets!
🎨 Interactive Demo: Key Setup Steps
Tap any step for a colorful explanation!
🌟 Security Reminders
Only buy new, sealed Ledger devices.
Download everything from ledger.com.
Never share your PIN or recovery phrase!
Only enter PIN and phrase on the device, not on a screen.
If in doubt, contact Ledger support. Trust your instincts!
❤️ Anyone with your recovery phrase can access your assets. Losing it means permanent loss. Ledger never asks for it, EVER!