Ledger.com/start |Get Started with Ledger

Welcome to Ledger. You’re about to take an important step toward true ownership of your digital assets. Crypto offers freedom and independence—but only when your assets are secured properly. Ledger helps you protect what’s yours with trusted hardware, intuitive software, and security designed to withstand both today’s and tomorrow’s threats.

Millions of users around the world rely on Ledger to safeguard their crypto. Whether you’re just getting started or expanding your portfolio, Ledger gives you the confidence to manage your assets on your own terms.

What Makes Ledger Different?

Most crypto losses don’t happen because blockchains fail—they happen because private keys are exposed online. Exchanges, apps, and browser wallets can be convenient, but they remain connected to the internet, making them vulnerable to hacks and phishing attacks.

Ledger solves this by keeping your private keys offline inside a dedicated hardware device. Your keys never leave your Ledger wallet and are never shared with Ledger, apps, or third parties. This means:

• You remain the sole owner of your crypto
• Transactions must be physically approved by you
• Your assets stay protected, even if your computer or phone is compromised

This is self-custody the way it was meant to be.

Set Up Your Ledger Device

To get started, make sure your Ledger device was purchased from Ledger or an authorized reseller. This ensures your device is authentic and untampered.

Next, download Ledger Live, the official Ledger application available for desktop and mobile. Ledger Live is your secure control center, guiding you through setup and helping you manage your crypto with ease.

During setup, your Ledger device will prompt you to:

1. Create a PIN code to lock access to your device
2. Generate a 24-word recovery phrase
3. Verify the recovery phrase directly on the device screen

Your recovery phrase is critical. It’s the only way to restore your assets if your Ledger device is lost, damaged, or replaced. Write it down and store it somewhere safe and offline. Never take photos of it, never store it digitally, and never share it with anyone. Ledger will never request it—under any circumstances.

Manage Your Crypto with Ledger Live

Once your device is ready, Ledger Live lets you manage thousands of supported cryptocurrencies and tokens from one place. You can easily:

• Add crypto accounts
• Send and receive assets securely
• Track balances and transaction history
• View your portfolio’s value in real time

Every transaction must be reviewed and approved on your Ledger device. This extra step ensures you always know exactly what you’re signing, protecting you from hidden or unauthorized actions.

Access More, Without Sacrificing Security

Ledger allows you to go beyond basic storage while keeping your private keys protected. Through Ledger Live and trusted integrations, you can:

• Stake supported assets and earn rewards
• Swap cryptocurrencies securely
• Connect to decentralized applications and Web3 services

Even when interacting with third-party platforms, your private keys remain safely stored on your Ledger device. You stay in control at every step.

Designed for Maximum Protection

Ledger devices are built around a Secure Element chip, a tamper-resistant component used in highly secure environments such as passports and payment cards. This chip protects your private keys from physical and digital attacks.

Ledger also uses a custom operating system built specifically for crypto security. Combined with rigorous testing, ongoing security audits, and contributions from independent researchers, Ledger continuously evolves to stay ahead of emerging risks.

Security isn’t an add-on—it’s the foundation of every Ledger product.

Your Crypto, Your Rules

Crypto is about taking responsibility for your assets and your future. With Ledger, you don’t rely on intermediaries or centralized platforms to protect your funds. You hold the keys. You make the decisions.

By completing your setup at ledger.com/start, you’re choosing a safer, smarter way to manage digital assets—today and for the long term.

Welcome to Ledger.
Take control. Stay secure. Own your crypto.