Official Site® — Ledger.com/Start® | Getting Started Guide
Official Site® — Ledger.com/Start® | Getting Started Guide
Welcome to the official Ledger hardware wallet setup guide. This page is designed to help you securely initialize and configure your Ledger Nano X or Ledger Nano S Plus, ensuring your cryptocurrency stays protected from online threats.
🔐 Why Choose Ledger?
Ledger® is the world’s leading provider of hardware wallets, used by millions of people to safeguard digital assets. By storing your private keys offline in a physical device, Ledger helps you maintain full control and maximum security over your crypto.
✔ Industry-certified security with a Secure Element chip
✔ Supports 5,500+ cryptocurrencies and tokens
✔ Integrated with Ledger Live for full portfolio control
✔ Compatible with desktop and mobile devices
🛠 Step-by-Step Setup Instructions
To begin the setup process, visit the official Ledger start page by entering Ledger.com/Start into your browser. Make sure you're on the authentic site before proceeding.
Unbox Your Device: Confirm the packaging is sealed and has not been tampered with.
Power On & Connect: Use the included USB cable (or Bluetooth, for Nano X) to connect your device to your computer or smartphone.
Download Ledger Live: Install the Ledger Live application, which will guide you through the rest of the setup process.
Initialize Your Device: Choose to create a new wallet or restore an existing one using a recovery phrase.
Write Down Your Recovery Phrase: Carefully write the 24-word recovery phrase on the provided recovery sheet. This is the only way to recover your wallet if your device is lost or damaged.
Set Your PIN: Choose a secure PIN code to protect your device from unauthorized access.
Install Apps: Use Ledger Live to install apps for the cryptocurrencies you want to manage.
⚠️ Essential Security Tips
Protecting your crypto starts with protecting your wallet. Please remember:
🔒 Never share your 24-word recovery phrase — not even with Ledger support.
🔒 Ledger will never contact you to ask for your recovery phrase.
🔒 Only install software from the official Ledger website.
🔒 Store your recovery phrase offline in a safe, fireproof location.
📱 What Is Ledger Live?
Ledger Live is the official software companion to your Ledger device. It allows you to manage your crypto portfolio, track real-time balances, send and receive crypto, stake supported assets, and connect securely to decentralized applications.
Ledger Live is available for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS. Always download from a verified source.
📦 What’s in the Box?
When you purchase a Ledger Nano X or Nano S Plus, the box should include:
✔ Ledger hardware wallet
✔ USB cable
✔ Recovery phrase sheets
✔ Quick start guide
✔ Keychain accessories (varies by model)
🌐 Supported Cryptocurrencies
Your Ledger wallet supports a wide range of digital assets, including:
• Bitcoin (BTC)
• Ethereum (ETH)
• Solana (SOL)
• Binance Coin (BNB)
• Cardano (ADA)
• XRP, Litecoin (LTC), Polkadot (DOT), and many others
Over 5,500 coins and tokens are supported via native apps and third-party integrations.
