Ledger Start Official Guide

ledger.com/start — Comprehensive Getting Started

Welcome to the Official Ledger Start Guide

This official guide from Ledger.com/Start walks you through safely setting up your Ledger hardware wallet. From unboxing to recovery, firmware updates, and security best practices, this guide ensures that your cryptocurrency is protected. Throughout the guide, official links are included for quick access.

Step 1: Verify Device Authenticity

Ensure your Ledger device packaging is untampered. Purchase only from the official Ledger Shop. Verify tamper-evident seals and documentation. Contact Ledger Support if you notice anything suspicious. Review security guidance at ledger.com/security.

Step 2: Download Ledger Live

Ledger Live is the official application to manage your hardware wallet, cryptocurrency accounts, and firmware updates. Download it from Ledger Live Official Page and follow installation instructions.

Step 3: Initialize or Recover Wallet

During setup, initialize as a new wallet or restore a previous one using your 24-word recovery phrase. Record your recovery phrase offline and securely. Avoid digital storage. Learn more at Ledger Learning Center.

Step 4: Firmware Updates and App Installation

Ledger Live ensures device firmware integrity and installs cryptocurrency apps securely. Keep your firmware up to date. Check Firmware Updates for guidance.

Step 5: Add Accounts and Manage Assets

Use Ledger Live to add multiple cryptocurrency accounts, track balances, and send/receive transactions. Ensure you confirm addresses on-device. More information at Accounts Management.

Step 6: Protect Your Recovery Phrase

Store your 24-word recovery phrase offline in a secure location, ideally using a metal backup. Ledger will never ask for your recovery phrase digitally. Reference Ledger Support and Security Guidelines.

Step 7: Third-Party Wallet Integration

Ledger hardware wallets are compatible with wallets like MetaMask and Electrum. Always install apps on-device and confirm transaction addresses directly. See compatibility details at Ledger Compatibility.

Step 8: Privacy and Advanced Settings

Ledger Live queries public nodes for account balances. Consider using personal nodes or privacy-preserving methods for enhanced security. Explore tutorials at Learning Center.

Step 9: Troubleshooting

If Ledger Live does not detect your device, verify USB connections, device unlock status, or reinstall Ledger Live. Seek help at Ledger Support.

Step 10: Ten Essential Official Links

  1. Ledger Start Official
  2. Ledger Live App
  3. Official Ledger Shop
  4. Ledger Support
  5. Security Guidelines
  6. Learning Center
  7. Compatibility Info
  8. Ledger Blog
  9. Ledger GitHub
  10. Legal & Policies

Step 11: Security Checklist

Official purchase only
Avoid second-hand devices.
Never share recovery phrase
Ledger will never ask for it.
Use Ledger Live
Official firmware and app updates.
Verify addresses on-device
Confirm before sending transactions.

Following this official guide ensures your Ledger device is secure and fully operational. Always use ledger.com/start for interactive setup.