If you're new to crypto or setting up a Ledger hardware wallet for the first time, the Official Site® | Ledger.com/Start® | Getting™ Starting is your essential guide. This is the official Ledger resource that ensures you safely and correctly initialize your device—without risk, confusion, or third-party interference.
The Official Site® | Ledger.com/Start® | Getting™ Starting offers a secure, guided onboarding process that protects you from phishing attacks and counterfeit setup instructions. By sticking to the Official Site® | Ledger.com/Start® | Getting™ Starting, you gain peace of mind knowing you're downloading genuine software and using verified steps from Ledger’s security team.
When you go to the Official Site® | Ledger.com/Start® | Getting™ Starting, you'll find:
Links to download Ledger Live for desktop and mobile
Step-by-step setup tutorials for Ledger Nano S Plus and Nano X
Video guides and troubleshooting tips
Tips for securely handling your 24-word recovery phrase
Everything at the Official Site® | Ledger.com/Start® | Getting™ Starting is designed for safety, ease of use, and long-term crypto security.
To begin using your Ledger wallet, go to the Official Site® | Ledger.com/Start® | Getting™ Starting, connect your device to your computer, and follow the prompts. You’ll create a new wallet or restore an existing one, generate your recovery phrase, and install essential apps for coins like Bitcoin or Ethereum.
Every action you take via the Official Site® | Ledger.com/Start® | Getting™ Starting ensures your private keys remain offline and out of reach from hackers or malware.
The Official Site® | Ledger.com/Start® | Getting™ Starting provides critical security guidance. For example, you’re reminded never to enter your recovery phrase into a browser, and you're shown how to verify that your device is authentic and untampered.
Ledger’s entire security model starts with the assumption that your first step must be through the Official Site® | Ledger.com/Start® | Getting™ Starting—anything else introduces unnecessary risk.
Many new users unknowingly make mistakes by skipping the Official Site® | Ledger.com/Start® | Getting™ Starting, such as downloading fake software or trusting setup instructions from YouTube scams. By using the Official Site® | Ledger.com/Start® | Getting™ Starting, you avoid:
Phishing pages impersonating Ledger
Unverified browser wallet plugins
Dangerous firmware from unofficial sources
Sticking to the Official Site® | Ledger.com/Start® | Getting™ Starting guarantees that you're receiving the most secure and up-to-date setup method available.
Firmware updates are a key part of keeping your crypto secure. The Official Site® | Ledger.com/Start® | Getting™ Starting not only helps you with the initial setup—it also notifies you when firmware or Ledger Live software updates become available.
Every update installed via the Official Site® | Ledger.com/Start® | Getting™ Starting is cryptographically verified by Ledger, so you’re always protected against corrupted or malicious files.
Whether you're adding a second device, switching wallets, or using multiple accounts, return to the Official Site® | Ledger.com/Start® | Getting™ Starting each time to ensure you're working within Ledger’s secure ecosystem.
This consistency—starting fresh through the Official Site® | Ledger.com/Start® | Getting™ Starting every time—minimizes user error and helps you maintain full control of your recovery phrases and PINs.