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Ledger.com/Start® | Getting started — Ledger Support

Secure Your Crypto With Confidence

Start with the most trusted hardware wallet in the world — engineered for safety, privacy, and control.

Start Your Secure Journey

Why Choose Ledger®?

In a digital world where threats evolve every day, storing cryptocurrencies online or on exchanges exposes you to security risks that can be catastrophic. Ledger® hardware wallets bring your private keys offline, ensuring that they are never exposed to the internet and remain under *your* control.

As part of a trusted ecosystem, Ledger® combines robust hardware protection with intuitive software tools like Ledger Live, giving users the best of both security and convenience.

  • Private key protection: Keys are isolated in a secure chip.
  • Open-source transparency: Community-audited firmware and code.
  • Wide ecosystem: Supports thousands of digital assets.
Ledger Hardware Wallet

How to Start With Ledger®

Follow these official steps to securely set up your wallet and access Ledger services.

1. Ledger Live App Download

The first step is to get the official Ledger Live app. It’s available for desktop and mobile. Always download from the official source to avoid malicious copies.

Ledger Live App

2. Ledger Wallet Setup

Connect your Ledger® hardware device to your computer or phone and follow the guided setup in Ledger Live. Create a secure PIN and write down your recovery phrase. This phrase is the only backup of your funds.

Ledger Wallet Setup

3. Ledger Live Login & Wallet Access

Once setup is complete, open Ledger Live and login using your device. Ledger Live Desktop and mobile interfaces let you manage your portfolio, send/receive assets, check balances, and install supported app extensions.

Ledger Live Desktop

Frequently Asked Questions

Ledger Live is the official application for managing your Ledger® hardware wallet. It supports portfolio tracking, asset transfers, and app installs in a secure and intuitive interface.

Use your recovery phrase created during setup to restore access on a new Ledger® device or compatible wallet. Keep this phrase offline and secure at all times.