🔐 Welcome
Why Ledger? Protect your crypto and NFTs with secure, offline private keys stored in a hardware device.
- Secure: private keys never leave the device.
- Compatible: works with many wallets and apps.
- Portable: small, durable devices for everyday ownership.
Tip: Visit Ledger.com/start for official downloads and product activation.
📦 What’s in the box
- Ledger device (e.g., Nano S Plus or Nano X).
- USB cable and keychain.
- Recovery sheet for writing down your seed phrase.
Keep your recovery sheet offline and in a secure place. Never share it.
⚙️ Step 1 — Install Ledger Live
Download Ledger Live from the official start page and install on your computer or mobile device.
- Open Ledger Live and choose Set up new device.
- Follow on-screen prompts to update firmware if needed.
Security: only download from Ledger.com/start to avoid fake installers.
🧩 Step 2 — Initialize your device
- Choose a PIN — this protects physical access.
- Write down the 24-word recovery phrase on the provided sheet.
- Confirm the phrase when prompted.
Important: Ledger will never ask you to type your recovery phrase on a computer or share it online.
🔗 Step 3 — Add accounts
Open Ledger Live and add the cryptocurrency accounts you plan to use (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.).
- Install the app for each coin on your device via Ledger Live.
- Create or restore accounts and receive addresses.
📤 Step 4 — Receive & verify
When receiving funds, always verify the address on the physical device screen before confirming.
- Compare the address on your computer with the device screen.
- Only send funds after verification.
🛡️ Keep it safe
- Store your recovery phrase securely — consider a fireproof safe or steel backup.
- Never enter your seed into online forms or screenshots.
- Enable additional protections (passphrase) only if you understand the trade-offs.
📲 Mobile & third-party apps
Use Ledger with mobile wallets (via Bluetooth on Nano X) and third-party apps for DeFi, NFTs, and staking — always confirm transactions on-device.
❓ Troubleshooting & support
- Firmware updates: keep your device updated through Ledger Live.
- Lost device? Use your recovery phrase on a new Ledger device.
- Contact Ledger support from the official website if something seems off.
✅ Final checklist
- Downloaded Ledger Live from Ledger.com/start
- Initialized device and wrote recovery phrase offline
- Verified addresses on-device before transactions
- Stored recovery safely and never shared it
Good to go! Explore Ledger Live features: apps, staking, and portfolio tracking.