Ledger.com/start is the official gateway to setting up your Ledger hardware wallet. This is where your journey toward true digital asset ownership begins. By using a hardware wallet, you move your crypto security from vulnerable online systems into a protected physical device.
Setting up a Ledger device is designed to be simple, guided, and secure. Every step ensures that you, and only you, remain in control of your assets. There are no shortcuts, cloud backups, or hidden access points.
From the first connection to final confirmation, the process prioritizes protection against scams, malware, and unauthorized access.
Ensure your Ledger device is sealed and untampered. Authentic devices never arrive pre-configured.
Plug your Ledger into your computer or mobile device using the provided cable and power it on.
Set a personal PIN code directly on the device to prevent physical misuse or unauthorized handling.
During setup, your Ledger device generates a recovery phrase. This phrase is the only backup to your wallet and must be written down and stored offline.
Unlike online wallets, Ledger never stores your recovery phrase, ensuring that no third party can access your funds.
Private keys are created inside the device, never on the internet.
You are the sole owner of your backup—no company can recover it for you.
Sensitive operations remain separated from your computer or phone.
After setup, Ledger Live allows you to manage cryptocurrencies, view balances, send and receive assets, and interact with blockchain applications—all with device confirmation.
Every transaction must be approved on your Ledger, preventing malware from moving funds without your consent.
Ledger.com/start is built for anyone who wants to take ownership of their digital assets instead of trusting centralized platforms.
Store crypto securely for years without exposure to online risks.
Execute transactions with physical confirmation for every action.
Replace exchange custody with self-sovereign protection.