Welcome to Ledger.com/start — the official setup portal for your Ledger hardware wallet. Whether you own a Ledger Nano X or Nano S Plus, this guide will help you initialize, secure, and manage your wallet safely with Ledger Live.
Start Setup
Ledger wallets are trusted globally by millions of cryptocurrency users. They combine state-of-the-art security with simple usability.
Visiting Ledger.com/start ensures you are following the official and safe setup process, avoiding phishing risks.
The portal walks you through unboxing your device, downloading Ledger Live, creating or restoring a wallet, and applying essential security measures like PIN setup and seed phrase backup.
Unlike online-only solutions, Ledger hardware wallets keep your private keys isolated, protecting them from malware, phishing, and online threats.
Step 1: Unbox your Ledger Nano X or Nano S Plus and verify packaging integrity to avoid tampering.
Step 2: Visit Ledger.com/start and download Ledger Live for your operating system.
Step 3: Connect your Ledger device via USB or Bluetooth (Nano X supports both).
Step 4: Follow Ledger Live instructions to initialize a new wallet or restore from recovery phrase.
Step 5: Create a strong PIN directly on your device and confirm it twice.
Step 6: Securely back up your 24-word recovery phrase on the provided recovery sheet. Store offline.
Step 7: Install apps for Bitcoin, Ethereum, or other supported assets via Ledger Live.
Step 8: Send or receive funds with full confidence — your private keys never leave the device.
Always download Ledger Live from Ledger.com/start — never from third-party websites.
Write down your 24-word recovery phrase offline and never share it digitally.
Keep your Ledger device firmware updated for the latest security patches.
Private keys remain offline, safe from hackers.
Manage 5000+ cryptocurrencies and tokens with Ledger Live.
Simple setup process with guided instructions at Ledger.com/start.
Yes, always use Ledger.com/start to avoid fake websites and phishing attacks.
Yes, with your 24-word recovery phrase, you can restore on any Ledger device.
Yes, Ledger Live is essential to manage your assets, install apps, and check balances securely.