ledger.com/start — Official Ledger Wallet Setup Guide

Welcome to ledger.com/start, the official starting point to set up your Ledger hardware wallet. Whether you have a Ledger Nano X or Nano S Plus, this page walks you through each step: downloading Ledger Live, initializing your device, creating a secure PIN and recovery phrase, and connecting to supported apps. Follow these steps carefully to protect your crypto assets.

Go to ledger.com/start

1. Before you begin

Make sure you have:

2. Download Ledger Live

Ledger Live is the official desktop and mobile app that lets you manage your accounts and interact with the blockchain while keeping private keys offline on your device. From ledger.com/start choose your operating system (Windows / macOS / Linux / iOS / Android) and download the app. Always download from the official site to avoid phishing copies.

3. Initialize your Ledger device

After downloading Ledger Live, plug in your device. The on-device screen and buttons guide you through creating a PIN and generating a recovery phrase (also called a seed). Write the recovery words on the provided recovery card and keep it offline in a safe location. Ledger will never ask for your recovery phrase online — if any website or support person asks for it, do not provide it.

4. Add accounts & install apps

Open Ledger Live, follow the prompts to add a new device, and verify the device’s firmware is up to date. Within the Manager tab you can install blockchain-specific apps (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum). Then add accounts in Ledger Live for each asset you want to manage. Each account corresponds to addresses on the Ledger device; transactions require you to confirm on-device.

5. Best security practices

6. Common troubleshooting

If Ledger Live can’t detect your device: try a different USB cable or port, restart your computer, reinstall Ledger Live, or ensure the device is unlocked with the PIN. For Bridge-related connectivity on older systems, use the official instructions shown at ledger.com/start.

7. Next steps

After setup you can buy and swap crypto inside Ledger Live, stake supported assets, and connect to verified third-party apps while keeping private keys on your device. For comprehensive guides and official downloads, always visit ledger.com/start.