Get started with Ledger — Ledger.com/start™
Introduction — why Ledger?
Ledger hardware wallets keep your private keys offline and make it far harder for attackers to access your crypto. Use this guide to download Ledger Wallet (Ledger Live), set up your device, and protect your recovery phrase. Follow only official Ledger pages when downloading apps or buying devices.
Core pages: Ledger start, Ledger Live download, Support, Shop, Recovery solutions (official links listed below).
Step-by-step: Get started (high level)
1. Buy or confirm your device
Always buy from Ledger’s official shop or authorized partners. Counterfeit devices or third-party bundles are a common attack vector.
2. Download Ledger Wallet (Ledger Live)
Download the Ledger Wallet app only from Ledger’s official download page and install it on your computer or phone.
3. Initialise the device
Follow the on-device prompts to set a strong PIN and write down the 24-word recovery phrase. Never share that phrase.
4. Verify and use
Use Ledger Live to add accounts, check firmware updates, and install supported apps for your coins and NFTs.
Quick safety checklist
- Never enter your 24 words into a computer or website.
- Only download Ledger Live from ledger.com. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- Use the Recovery Check app to verify your backup on the device. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
10 Official Ledger links (open in a new tab)
- Get started — ledger.com/start
- Ledger Live download
- Ledger Support center
- Ledger Shop (official)
- Buy Nano X
- Supported coins & services
- Getting started with Ledger Live (support)
- OS / firmware update guide
- Recovery Check app
- Ledger Recover (backup solution)
Security notes & best practices
Phishing and fake apps are widespread — never share your recovery phrase, and only download apps from ledger.com. Ledger posts warnings and phishing examples on its support/phishing pages; review them if unsure. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
What Ledger will never ask for
Ledger will never ask you to disclose your 24 recovery words, your PIN, or to paste your recovery phrase into any website or app.
Extras — useful pages & maintenance
Firmware & updates
Keep Ledger OS and Ledger Live up to date. Firmware updates patch security and add features — always verify on ledger.com before applying. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Backups and recovery
Consider hardware or metal backups for your recovery phrase and use the Recovery Check tool in the device to ensure your backup is correct. Ledger Recover provides an alternative managed recovery solution (optional).