Setup Guide | Ledger.com/start

Start Your Ledger

Setting up your Ledger device takes just minutes. Connect your wallet, install Ledger Live software, create your secure PIN code, and safely record your 24-word recovery phrase offline.

Follow these four essential steps to activate your hardware wallet and secure your cryptocurrency assets today.

Stay Protected

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Plug & Play

Connect your Ledger device using the included USB cable. Your computer recognizes it instantly without driver installation.

Verify Screen

Check the Ledger display for confirmation prompts. Every transaction requires physical button approval for maximum security.

Status Ready

Green indicators confirm successful connection. Your device is now ready to manage cryptocurrency assets with complete protection.

Account Access
Create your first cryptocurrency accounts within Ledger Live after device setup completes. Send and receive funds securely while your private keys remain isolated on the hardware wallet, never exposed to internet-connected devices or malware.
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