Ledger Start — Securely Begin Your Crypto Journey

A friendly, step-by-step ledger start guide to initialize your Ledger hardware wallet and protect your assets.

Get started with your Ledger — in 3 simple steps

1

Unbox & verify

Inspect packaging for tampering. ledger start begins with making sure your device is genuine and sealed.

2

Install Ledger Live

Download Ledger Live from the official site, install, and follow the on-screen prompts to set up a new device.

3

Create & secure recovery

Write down your recovery phrase offline. This recovery phrase is the single most important part of ledger start — keep it safe.

What to expect during ledger start

Ledger start walks you through initializing a hardware wallet, selecting a PIN, recording your recovery phrase, and connecting to Ledger Live. The whole process takes under 20 minutes for most users.

Quick checklist

  • Official software: Always use Ledger Live from the official website.
  • Secure backup: Store your recovery phrase offline in at least two secure places.
  • Firmware updates: Keep your device firmware up to date to fix security issues.
  • Phishing awareness: Beware of fake links and enquiries asking for your seed phrase.

Step-by-step: Initialize your Ledger

  1. Power on the device and choose to set up as a new device.
  2. Create a secure PIN on the device screen.
  3. Write down the recovery phrase exactly as shown — this completes ledger start.
  4. Confirm the recovery phrase when prompted and finish setup in Ledger Live.