Get the Ledger app
Download Ledger Wallet™ (formerly Ledger Live) only from Ledger’s official website or your device’s verified app store. Check the publisher before installing.
YOUR CRYPTO, YOUR CONTROL
Start with Ledger.
Stay in control.
A straightforward guide to getting started with your Ledger hardware wallet—from the first download to protecting your recovery phrase.
✓Security-first tips for every step
Never share your 24-word recovery phrase.
Never share your 24-word recovery phrase.
A safer start begins with verified sources
THE ESSENTIALS, MADE CLEAR01 — 04 SETUP JOURNEY
SELF-CUSTODY, SIMPLIFIED
Your keys. Your decisions.
A hardware wallet helps keep your private keys offline while you use supported crypto services through Ledger Wallet. Take your time setting up, verify what you see on your device, and keep your recovery phrase completely private.
Read the essential security tips →24words to keep
private and offline
private and offline
YOUR FIRST FEW MINUTES
Set up with confidence.
Follow the official instructions on your device. These four steps help you understand what to expect—and what to keep safe.
Set up your hardware wallet
Connect or pair your Ledger device, choose a PIN directly on the device, and follow the on-screen instructions. Never share your PIN.
Write down your recovery phrase
Record the 24 words shown on your device in the correct order and store them offline in a private, secure place. Never photograph, type, or share them.
Add accounts and explore
In Ledger Wallet, install the apps for the networks you use and add accounts. Verify every address on your device before confirming a transaction.
THE MOST IMPORTANT RULE
Your recovery phrase
is yours alone.
Your 24 words are the master backup to your assets. Anyone who knows them may be able to access your crypto. Treat them like the keys to your safe.
See common safety questions ↓01
Keep it offline. Write it down and store it somewhere private and secure.
02
Never type it in. No website, app, email, or support agent needs your phrase.
03
Pause when pressured. Urgent messages and unexpected links are common scam tactics.
04
Verify on-device. Check addresses and transaction details on your Ledger screen.
GOOD TO KNOW
Ledger setup FAQs
Quick answers to common questions about Ledger.com/start, setup, and wallet security.
What is Ledger.com/start?
Ledger.com/start is the official starting point for setting up a Ledger hardware wallet. Always check that you are on the genuine ledger.com domain before downloading software or following setup instructions.
Do I need Ledger Wallet to set up my device?
Ledger Wallet, formerly Ledger Live, is Ledger’s companion app for managing accounts and transactions. Download it only from Ledger’s official website or a verified app store listing.
What is a 24-word recovery phrase?
It is the secret backup that can restore access to your crypto assets. Anyone who gets the phrase can potentially access your assets. Keep it offline, private, and never enter it into a website, app, or support chat.
Can Ledger support ask for my recovery phrase?
No. Never disclose your recovery phrase to anyone, including someone claiming to be Ledger Support. Ledger will never ask you to enter your 24 words online.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Start at the source.
For device-specific instructions and the latest official downloads, visit Ledger directly.