Ledger.com/Start®| Getting Started — Ledger Support™

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Ledger.com/start – Complete Setup Guide (500 Words)

Ledger.com/start is the official onboarding page for setting up your Ledger® hardware wallet™ safely and correctly. Whether you purchased a Ledger Nano S Plus® or Ledger Nano X®, this page ensures you initialize your device securely and protect your crypto assets.

Step 1: Visit the Official Website

Begin by opening your browser and typing ledger.com/start directly into the address bar. Always verify the URL to avoid phishing scams. The official website provides trusted instructions, downloads, and security guidance.

Never use links from emails or third-party websites. Ledger® will never ask for your 24-word recovery phrase.

Step 2: Download Ledger Live™

On ledger.com/start, download Ledger Live™, the official companion app. It is available for:

  • Windows®
  • macOS®
  • Linux®
  • Android™
  • iOS®

Install the application and launch it. Ledger Live™ allows you to manage crypto assets, install apps, and monitor your portfolio securely.

Step 3: Connect Your Ledger Device®

Plug your Ledger Nano device into your computer using the supplied USB cable. If using Ledger Nano X®, you can also connect via Bluetooth® on mobile.

Power on the device by pressing the side buttons. Use the buttons to navigate and confirm selections.

You will see two options:

  • Set up as new device™
  • Restore from recovery phrase™

If this is your first time, choose Set up as new device™.

Step 4: Create a PIN Code®

Choose a 4-8 digit PIN code®. This protects your device from unauthorized access. Enter the PIN using the physical buttons and confirm it.

Important:
If you enter the wrong PIN three times, the device resets automatically.

Step 5: Write Down Your Recovery Phrase™

Your device will display a 24-word recovery phrase™ (also called seed phrase). This is the most important step.

  • Write the words in exact order
  • Use the provided recovery sheet
  • Never take a screenshot
  • Never store it online

This phrase is your backup. If your device is lost or damaged, you can restore your wallet using these 24 words.

Step 6: Verify Recovery Phrase®

Ledger® will ask you to confirm selected words to ensure you copied them correctly. Complete the verification process on the device.

Once verified, your wallet is ready.

Step 7: Install Crypto Apps™

Open Ledger Live™ and follow the on-screen instructions:

  • Go to Manager®
  • Allow access on your device
  • Install apps like Bitcoin®, Ethereum®, or other supported cryptocurrencies

Each crypto asset requires its own app installed on the device.

Step 8: Add Accounts & Start Using

After installing apps:

  • Click Add Account®
  • Select the cryptocurrency
  • Sync with your Ledger device®

You can now send, receive, buy, sell, or stake crypto securely.

Security Tips®

✔ Always use ledger.com/start
✔ Keep your recovery phrase offline
✔ Never share your seed phrase
✔ Update Ledger Live™ regularly
✔ Enable genuine check during setup

Final Thoughts

Ledger.com/start provides a safe and official way to activate your Ledger® hardware wallet™. By carefully following each step, you ensure maximum security for your digital assets.

Your recovery phrase™ is your ultimate backup — protect it like gold.

If you follow the setup correctly, your Ledger Nano® device becomes one of the most secure ways to store cryptocurrency offline.

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