Official Site | Ledger.com/Start® | Getting Started with Ledger®

Welcome to Ledger.com/Start® – your official and trusted source to begin your crypto journey with Ledger®, the world’s most secure way to manage Bitcoin, Ethereum, NFTs, and thousands of other digital assets.

This guide walks you through everything you need to know to set up your Ledger hardware wallet safely and correctly using Ledger.com/Start® — step-by-step.

🔒 What Is Ledger.com/Start®?

Ledger.com/Start® is the official onboarding portal for all Ledger hardware wallets. Whether you’ve just unboxed a Ledger Nano X or Nano S Plus, this is where your journey begins securely.

At Ledger.com/Start®, you will:

  • Download the official Ledger Live app
  • Set up your Ledger device
  • Install apps for each crypto asset
  • Learn how to send, receive, and store safely
  • Understand the importance of your 24-word recovery phrase
  • Discover advanced tools like staking, NFTs, and Web3 dApps

🚫 Avoid third-party websites or fake support links — always begin with Ledger.com/Start®

🛠 Step 1: Choose Your Ledger Device

After visiting Ledger.com/Start®, the first step is selecting your hardware wallet:

  • Ledger Nano S Plus – great for beginners, supports thousands of coins
  • Ledger Nano X – Bluetooth enabled, mobile-friendly, more memory

Pick the device you own and click “Get Started.”

📲 Step 2: Download Ledger Live

Ledger Live is the official app that connects your hardware wallet to your computer or smartphone.

Choose your platform:

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
  • iOS / Android (for mobile users)

Click Download and follow the instructions to install.

✅ Always download Ledger Live from the official Ledger website. Never trust unofficial links.

🔐 Step 3: Initialize Your Ledger Device

Once Ledger Live is installed, you’ll be guided to initialize your device.

  1. Plug in your Ledger using the USB cable
  2. Follow on-device instructions
  3. Choose a secure PIN code
  4. Write down your 24-word recovery phrase
  5. Confirm selected words on your device screen

🛑 This phrase is the only backup to your wallet. Ledger cannot recover it. Keep it offline and safe — never share or take pictures of it.

✅ Step 4: Verify Device Authenticity

Ledger Live will now confirm your device is genuine:

  • Connect your device
  • Ledger Live checks hardware security elements
  • You’ll get a confirmation message if your device is authentic

If something seems off, stop and contact Ledger support.

📦 Step 5: Install Crypto Apps

You’ll now install apps for each blockchain you want to use:

  • Go to Manager in Ledger Live
  • Unlock your device
  • Select apps like:
  • Bitcoin
  • Ethereum
  • Solana
  • Polkadot
  • Cardano, etc.

These apps let your Ledger interact with each blockchain securely.

🧾 Step 6: Add Accounts

To manage your crypto, you need to create accounts inside Ledger Live:

  1. Go to Accounts
  2. Click Add Account
  3. Select the coin and connect your device
  4. Ledger Live will generate a secure account

You can now send, receive, and view balances in Ledger Live.

💸 Step 7: Send & Receive Crypto

To Receive:

  • Open the desired account
  • Click Receive
  • Verify the address shown on both the app and your Ledger screen
  • Share the verified address for incoming transactions

To Send:

  • Click Send
  • Enter the recipient’s address and amount
  • Connect your Ledger and confirm the transaction
  • Approve using the buttons on your device

✅ Transactions can only be approved on your physical Ledger.

🔁 Step 8: Explore Ledger Live Features

Once set up, explore Ledger Live’s many built-in tools:

  • Buy Crypto: Purchase with credit/debit through partners
  • Swap Crypto: Exchange one coin for another
  • Stake Crypto: Earn rewards on coins like Ethereum, Tezos, and Solana
  • Manage NFTs: View and manage Ethereum and Polygon NFTs
  • Use DeFi Apps: Safely connect to Web3 via Ledger's secure browser extensions

🔐 Security Tips from Ledger

🧠 Remember:

  • Never share your 24-word phrase — not even with Ledger
  • Never enter your phrase online or in an app
  • Always verify receiving addresses on your device screen
  • Ignore scam DMs, emails, or pop-ups pretending to be Ledger
  • Keep Ledger Live and your device firmware up to date