Ledger.com/start Overview

Ledger.com/start is the official setup portal for all Ledger hardware wallets, including the Ledger Nano X, Ledger Nano S Plus, and Ledger Stax. This page serves as your starting point for securely setting up your Ledger device, installing Ledger Live, and learning how to manage your crypto assets with confidence. It ensures you’re guided through the setup process step-by-step with verified instructions directly from Ledger.

Getting Started with Your Ledger Device

To begin, visit https://www.ledger.com/start on your computer or mobile device. You will be guided to select your device model and download Ledger Live, the official application for managing your crypto portfolio. Once downloaded, open Ledger Live and connect your Ledger device via USB or Bluetooth, depending on the model. You will then be prompted to initialize the device by creating a new wallet or restoring an existing one using your 24-word recovery phrase.

Initial Setup and Security

During setup, your Ledger device will generate a 24-word recovery phrase, which serves as the only backup to your crypto assets. Write it down and store it securely offline. This phrase should never be shared, photographed, or entered into any app or website. Your private keys always remain offline, protected within the hardware wallet—even when connected to Ledger Live.

Ledger.com/start also includes official videos, FAQs, and visual guides to help you identify genuine Ledger devices and avoid common setup mistakes.

Installing and Using Ledger Live

Ledger Live is the companion app required to manage your crypto on your Ledger device. Once installed, it allows you to:

• Add and manage multiple accounts across different blockchains
• Send and receive crypto securely
• Buy, sell, and swap supported assets
• Stake crypto and earn rewards
• Track your portfolio in real time

Ledger Live is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. Always download Ledger Live only from ledger.com/start to ensure authenticity.

Security and Firmware Updates

Ledger.com/start ensures that users are informed about the importance of device and firmware updates. Keeping your Ledger hardware wallet and Ledger Live application up to date is critical for optimal security. The platform also provides alerts on known scams and best practices for keeping your recovery phrase and device safe from unauthorized access.

Disclaimer

Ledger.com/start is the only official setup portal for Ledger hardware wallets. Always use this URL when setting up your device to avoid counterfeit websites or malicious software. Ledger will never ask you for your 24-word recovery phrase. You are solely responsible for the security of your recovery phrase and hardware wallet. Loss or disclosure of this information can result in the irreversible loss of access to your digital assets.