Ledger.com/Start® — Getting Started | Official Ledger®®

Ledger.com/Start® — Getting Started with Official Ledger® Hardware Wallets

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Entering the world of cryptocurrency is exciting — but securing your digital assets properly is essential. Ledger.com/Start® serves as the official onboarding portal for setting up Ledger® hardware wallets safely and correctly. Whether you’ve purchased a Ledger Nano S Plus or Ledger Nano X, this trusted starting point ensures your device is authentic, properly configured, and ready to protect your crypto.

If you’re new to hardware wallets, this guide will walk you through what to expect and why using the official Ledger start page matters.

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Why Begin at Ledger.com/Start®?

Security begins before you even connect your device. Ledger.com/Start® is the only official setup page provided by Ledger. It ensures that:

• You download authentic Ledger Live software
• Your device passes genuine verification checks
• You follow official recovery phrase instructions
• You avoid phishing websites or fake setup tools

Using unofficial links or third-party downloads can expose you to malicious software designed to steal your recovery phrase. Starting at the official portal protects you from these risks.

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Step 1: Unbox and Inspect Your Device

When you receive your Ledger hardware wallet:

• Ensure the packaging is intact
• Confirm the device has not been pre-configured
• Verify no recovery phrase is included in the box

Ledger devices are never shipped with a pre-written recovery phrase. You will generate your own during setup. If you find one already written down, do not use the device.

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Step 2: Download Ledger Live

Ledger Live is the official companion application that connects your hardware wallet to your desktop or mobile device. From Ledger.com/Start®, you can download the latest version compatible with:

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux
• iOS (Nano X only)
• Android

Ledger Live allows you to manage crypto assets, install apps, check balances, and securely send or receive funds.

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Step 3: Initialize Your Ledger Device

After installing Ledger Live:

Connect your Ledger device using the provided USB cable.

Power it on and follow on-screen instructions.

Choose “Set up as new device.”

During setup, you will:

• Create a PIN code
• Generate a 24-word recovery phrase
• Confirm the recovery phrase on your device

This recovery phrase is the most important part of your crypto security. Write it down carefully and store it offline in a safe place. Never take a screenshot or store it digitally.

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Step 4: Verify Device Authenticity

Ledger Live automatically checks whether your device is genuine. This cryptographic verification ensures:

• The secure element chip is authentic
• Firmware has not been tampered with
• The device has not been compromised

This step provides peace of mind before you begin managing assets.

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Step 5: Install Crypto Apps

Ledger devices support multiple cryptocurrencies. Through Ledger Live, you can install apps for supported assets such as:

• Bitcoin (BTC)
• Ethereum (ETH)
• Litecoin (LTC)
• XRP
• Many ERC-20 tokens

Apps are installed directly onto the hardware wallet. Each transaction must be confirmed physically on the device screen, adding an extra layer of protection.

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Sending and Receiving Crypto

Once setup is complete, you can:

• Generate secure receiving addresses
• Confirm addresses directly on the device
• Send transactions with on-device approval
• Monitor your portfolio in real time

Every outgoing transaction requires physical confirmation by pressing buttons on your Ledger device. Even if your computer is infected, funds cannot be sent without your approval.

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Important Security Reminders

Ledger will never:

• Ask for your 24-word recovery phrase
• Request your PIN code
• Contact you privately for security verification

If anyone asks for this information, it is a scam. Your recovery phrase gives full access to your crypto — keep it private at all times.

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Why Choose a Ledger Hardware Wallet?

Unlike exchange wallets or browser-based wallets, Ledger hardware wallets store private keys inside a certified secure element chip. This keeps your crypto isolated from online threats while still allowing convenient management through Ledger Live.

Key benefits include:

• Offline private key storage
• Secure transaction confirmation
• Wide asset support
• Regular firmware updates
• Trusted global reputation

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Final Thoughts

Ledger.com/Start® is the official and safest way to begin your crypto security journey. By following the guided setup process, verifying authenticity, and securely storing your recovery phrase, you take full control of your digital assets.