Set Up Your Ledger

Welcome to Ledger Start. Follow these steps to set up your new Ledger hardware wallet and begin securely managing your cryptocurrency assets.

Secure Setup
15 Minutes
Desktop & Mobile
Ledger Nano X

Setup Process

Follow these steps to set up your Ledger device and secure your cryptocurrencies

1

Download Ledger Live

Download and install Ledger Live, the desktop application for managing your Ledger device. Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Download Ledger Live
2

Connect Your Device

Connect your Ledger to your computer using the provided USB cable. Ensure you're using a direct USB port, not a hub.

3

Initialize Your Device

Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device as new or restore from recovery phrase.

4

Create Backup

Write down your recovery seed phrase on the provided card and store it in a safe place. This is essential for recovering your funds if your device is lost or damaged.

5

Set PIN

Set up a PIN code to protect your device from unauthorized access.

6

Install Apps

Use Ledger Live to install apps for the cryptocurrencies you want to manage with your Ledger device.

Download Ledger Live

Ledger Live is the official desktop application for managing your Ledger device

Windows

For Windows 10 and later versions. Includes automatic updates.

Download for Windows

macOS

For macOS 10.14 and later. Native Apple Silicon support.

Download for macOS

Linux

For Ubuntu, Fedora and other popular distributions. Available as AppImage.

Download for Linux

Need Help?

We're here to help you with your Ledger setup and answer any questions

User Manual

Comprehensive guides and tutorials for setting up and using your Ledger device.

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Video Guides

Step-by-step video tutorials showing how to set up and use your Ledger device.

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Community Support

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