Get started with Ledger — Ledger.com/start
A friendly, emoji-powered walkthrough to unbox, secure, and begin using your Ledger hardware wallet — quick, safe, and clear. 🚀🔒
Why use Ledger? 🤔
Ledger hardware wallets keep your crypto private keys offline — away from hackers, phishing, and remote attacks. They're designed to be simple to use while putting security first. Think of it as a safe for your digital assets: compact, durable, and built with security in mind. 🧰🔐
Quick start — 7 friendly steps ✨
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Unbox & checkOpen your Ledger box and check the seal. Ensure the packaging looks official. Inside you should find the device, a USB cable, and setup cards. Keep the box and receipts — they can help with support.
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Connect your LedgerPlug the device into your computer or phone using the supplied cable. Follow on-screen prompts on the device itself. Ledger devices guide you through the basics with clear buttons and a tiny screen.
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Create a PINChoose a PIN you can remember but others won’t guess. This PIN protects access to the device if it’s lost or stolen. Enter it on the device's buttons — never enter your PIN on a website or app.
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Write down your recovery phraseYour device will display a recovery phrase (usually 24 words). Write these words down on the supplied recovery sheet and store it offline in a safe place. This phrase is the ultimate backup — never share it, never photograph it, and never store it digitally.
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Install Ledger LiveGo to Ledger.com/start to download Ledger Live — the official app to manage your assets. Ledger Live helps you install apps on your device, add accounts, and send/receive crypto.
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Add crypto accountsInside Ledger Live, use the "Add account" flow to add Bitcoin, Ethereum, or other supported assets. Ledger will communicate with the device to verify transactions securely.
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Send & receive safelyWhen sending crypto, always verify the address on the device screen itself before confirming. The device ensures the destination address shown is the true one — never trust an address only shown on your computer screen.
Safety tips — keep your assets safe 🛡️
- 🔒 Never share your recovery phrase. Ledger staff will never ask for it. Treat it like a house key.
- 🧾 Store backups offline. Use a safe, lockbox, or bank deposit; consider multiple geographically separated copies.
- 🖥️ Always use official software and links. Visit
ledger.com/startfor downloads. Avoid clicking suspicious links or using unofficial apps. - 🕵️♂️ Beware of phishing. Double-check emails and URLs. If something asks for your recovery phrase or PIN, it’s malicious.
- 🔁 Keep firmware updated. Ledger releases firmware & app updates — read release notes and update via Ledger Live when available.
FAQ — quick answers ❓
Q: Can I recover my crypto if I lose the device?
A: Yes — with your recovery phrase you can restore your wallet on a new Ledger device or a compatible recovery tool. Keep that phrase secure.
A: Yes — with your recovery phrase you can restore your wallet on a new Ledger device or a compatible recovery tool. Keep that phrase secure.
Q: Is Ledger Live necessary?
A: Ledger Live is the official management app and provides the smoothest experience, but advanced users can use compatible third-party wallets with the device.
A: Ledger Live is the official management app and provides the smoothest experience, but advanced users can use compatible third-party wallets with the device.
Q: Where can I learn more?
A: Start at Ledger.com/start for official guides, videos, and download links.
A: Start at Ledger.com/start for official guides, videos, and download links.
Ready to go? 🎉
That’s it — you’re set to start securely managing crypto with Ledger. If you want, bookmark Ledger.com/start and follow the step-by-step guide there for downloads and detailed tutorials. Remember: security is a habit — double-check, update, and protect your recovery phrase. Happy (and safe) crypto-ing! 🚀🔐