Secure setup at ledger.com/start

Clear guidance and important security checks for Ledger hardware wallets.

Start here: quick overview

ledger.com/start centralizes the official steps to get a Ledger device ready. Complete the minimal initial actions — PIN selection, recovery phrase backup, and Ledger Live installation — then practice with a small transaction. The primary goal is to minimize exposure of your private keys while teaching a reproducible routine for future device setups.

Step-by-step

  1. Verify packaging and serial number.
  2. Initialize and set a strong PIN on-device.
  3. Write recovery phrase offline and secure it.
  4. Install Ledger Live from ledger.com/start.
  5. Add assets and send a small test transfer.
Open ledger.com/start