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Getting Started

Welcome to the official Ledger setup guide. Secure your cryptocurrency assets with the world's most trusted hardware wallet. Follow our step-by-step instructions to set up your Ledger device and protect your digital wealth.

Bank-Grade Security

Your private keys never leave the device, ensuring maximum security for your crypto assets.

Full Control

You own your recovery phrase. No third party can access your funds without your permission.

Easy Setup

Get started in minutes with our intuitive Ledger Live app and step-by-step guidance.

Complete Setup Guide

Follow these comprehensive steps to set up your Ledger hardware wallet and secure your cryptocurrency. The entire process takes approximately 15-20 minutes.

Unbox Your Ledger Device

Carefully unpack your Ledger hardware wallet. Ensure the box is sealed and hasn't been tampered with. Inside, you'll find your Ledger device, USB cable, recovery sheet, and getting started guide. Never use a device that appears to have been opened or modified.

Download Ledger Live

Visit the official Ledger website to download Ledger Live, the companion app for your hardware wallet. Available for Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android. Ledger Live allows you to manage your crypto assets, install apps, and update your device firmware securely.

Initialize Your Device

Connect your Ledger device to your computer using the provided USB cable. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up a PIN code (4-8 digits). This PIN protects your device from unauthorized access. Choose a PIN that's memorable but not easily guessable.

Write Down Your Recovery Phrase

Your device will display a 24-word recovery phrase. Write these words down on the recovery sheet provided, in the exact order shown. This phrase is the ONLY way to recover your funds if your device is lost or damaged. Never share it with anyone, never take a photo of it, and store it in a secure location.

Verify Your Recovery Phrase

Your Ledger device will ask you to confirm your recovery phrase by selecting specific words. This ensures you've written it down correctly. Take your time with this step—it's crucial for the security of your assets.

Install Apps & Start Using

Once setup is complete, use Ledger Live to install cryptocurrency apps on your device (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.). You can now receive, send, and manage your crypto assets with complete security. Your Ledger device must be connected and unlocked to authorize any transaction.

Important Security Reminder

Ledger will NEVER ask for your 24-word recovery phrase. Our support team will never contact you first. Beware of phishing attempts and only download Ledger Live from the official Ledger website. Always verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Ledger.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about setting up and using your Ledger hardware wallet.

A Ledger hardware wallet is a physical device that stores your cryptocurrency private keys offline, providing the highest level of security for your digital assets. Unlike software wallets or exchanges, your private keys never leave the device and are never exposed to the internet, protecting you from hacking, phishing, and malware attacks. It's essential for anyone serious about cryptocurrency security.

The complete setup process typically takes 15-20 minutes. This includes unboxing your device, downloading Ledger Live, initializing your device with a PIN code, writing down your 24-word recovery phrase, verifying it, and installing your first cryptocurrency apps. Take your time, especially when writing down your recovery phrase—accuracy is crucial.

Your 24-word recovery phrase is the master key to your cryptocurrency. Write it down on the recovery sheet provided (never digitally), store it in a secure location like a safe, and never share it with anyone. Consider making multiple copies stored in different secure locations. This phrase is the ONLY way to recover your funds if your device is lost, stolen, or damaged. Ledger will never ask for your recovery phrase.

Yes! Ledger supports over 5,500 cryptocurrencies and tokens, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Litecoin, and many more. You can install multiple cryptocurrency apps on your device through Ledger Live and manage all your assets from one secure hardware wallet. The number of apps you can install depends on your device model's storage capacity.

If you lose your Ledger device, your funds are still safe as long as you have your 24-word recovery phrase. You can purchase a new Ledger device and restore all your accounts using your recovery phrase. This is why it's critical to store your recovery phrase securely and never lose it. Without the recovery phrase, your funds cannot be recovered.

Ledger Live is completely safe and is the official companion app for your Ledger hardware wallet. Always download it exclusively from the official Ledger website (ledger.com) or official app stores. Never download Ledger Live from third-party websites, as these may contain malware. Ledger Live is available for Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android, and it's regularly updated with security patches and new features.

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