Official Setup Portal for Your Ledger Hardware Wallet
Ledger.com/Start is the official starting point for initializing your Ledger hardware wallet. This process ensures your device generates private keys securely offline while giving you full ownership of your digital assets. Follow the guided setup carefully to maximize security.
Check that packaging is sealed and device is untampered. Ledger devices should never arrive pre-configured.
Install the official Ledger Live app on desktop or mobile to manage your wallet and apps.
Create a new wallet and generate private keys directly on the device. Nothing is created online.
Write down your 24-word recovery phrase and store it offline. This is your wallet backup.
Protects private keys in a tamper-resistant hardware environment.
Keys never leave the device, keeping them safe from malware.
Transactions must be confirmed by pressing buttons on the device.
Prevents unauthorized access if the device is lost or stolen.
Once your device is initialized, Ledger Live becomes your control center. You can install cryptocurrency apps, check balances, send and receive assets, stake supported coins, and monitor your portfolio performance — all while transactions are secured by your hardware wallet.