Ledger Start — Secure Setup Guide

Your step-by-step guide to safely set up your Ledger hardware wallet.

Step 1: Unboxing Your Ledger

Carefully open your Ledger package and ensure all components are included: Ledger device, USB cable, recovery sheet, and instructions.

Always check the packaging for tampering. Ledger devices should never come pre-activated.
Ledger Unboxing

Step 2: Installing Ledger Live

Download the official Ledger Live app from the Ledger website. Ledger Live helps you manage your crypto securely.

Only download Ledger Live from the official website to avoid phishing attacks.
Ledger Live Installation

Step 3: Device Initialization

Power on your Ledger device and choose to either set up a new device or restore from a recovery phrase.

Use a secure, private environment to initialize your Ledger and never share your PIN.
Ledger Device Initialization

Step 4: Writing Down Your Recovery Phrase

Ledger will provide a 24-word recovery phrase. Write it down exactly in order on the provided sheet.

Your recovery phrase is the key to your funds. Never store it digitally or share it.
Recovery Phrase

Step 5: Setting a PIN

Set a secure PIN on your Ledger device to prevent unauthorized access.

Choose a PIN you can remember but that is hard for others to guess. Avoid obvious sequences.
Ledger PIN

Step 6: Adding Accounts

Using Ledger Live, add cryptocurrency accounts for the assets you want to manage.

Only interact with trusted networks and always verify addresses on your Ledger screen.
Ledger Accounts

Step 7: Sending and Receiving Crypto

Test sending a small amount of crypto to verify everything is set up correctly. Always confirm details on your device.

Never trust transaction requests from unknown sources. Verify all addresses carefully.
Send and Receive Crypto