Begin your secure crypto journey with Ledger. This official setup guide covers installation, verification, and safety practices to protect your assets.
Welcome to Ledger’s official onboarding portal. Setting up your device properly ensures your digital assets remain under your control. You’ll learn to verify packaging, install Ledger Live, initialize your device, and safeguard your recovery phrase — the single key to your funds.
Each step below follows security-first principles to prevent common mistakes. Take your time, verify every detail, and store your recovery phrase offline, safely.
Ensure your Ledger device packaging is sealed and untampered. Download Ledger Live only from Ledger.com/Start. This step is critical — third-party downloads can compromise your wallet security. Ledger provides official installers for Windows, macOS, and Linux, along with signature verification for advanced users.
After downloading, launch Ledger Live and follow the guided setup. You’ll create a PIN and write down a 24-word recovery phrase — never share or photograph it. Ledger devices display each word securely on-screen; this keeps your secret offline, safe from malware or phishing attempts.
Ledger routinely releases firmware updates signed with verified cryptographic signatures. Always update through Ledger Live and never through third-party tools or popups. Each update enhances security and improves functionality — making your hardware wallet even more resilient.
Once setup is complete, add your cryptocurrency accounts within Ledger Live. Begin with a small test transaction to confirm everything works correctly. Use only verified dApps or Ledger Live-integrated services for swaps, staking, and DeFi — and always confirm all actions directly on your Ledger device screen.