Ledger.com/start® — Your Official Wallet Onboarding Guide™

Congratulations on choosing Ledger hardware wallet. This walkthrough ensures you activate your device properly and manage your crypto securely. By starting at Ledger.com/start®, you’ll receive verified tools, official firmware, and guided protection steps. Whether you own Ledger Nano X™, Ledger Nano S Plus™, or the advanced Ledger Stax™, this page provides every detail you need to safeguard your holdings.

How to Onboard Your Ledger Wallet

Begin your journey the right way by carefully following these steps:

Inspect your package to confirm originality.
Access Ledger.com/start only for downloads.
Install the Ledger Live™ companion app on desktop or mobile.
Connect the wallet using the USB cable (Bluetooth available on Nano X).
Select new wallet creation or recovery with the seed phrase.
Write down your 24-word backup phrase and store it safely offline.

⚠️ Never share your recovery phrase. It’s the only access key to your digital assets. Ledger support will never request it.

Ledger Live™ — Your Wallet Dashboard

Ledger Live™ is your centralized app for crypto management. Through it you can install apps on your device, exchange or send assets, and track real-time performance. It supports top coins like BTC, ETH, XRP, and over 5,500 other tokens with smooth integration.

Always download the app exclusively from Ledger.com/start® to avoid compromised versions. Once installed, connect your wallet and follow on-screen prompts to finish device verification.

Download Ledger Live™

Protecting Your Wallet & Assets

Ledger wallets include certified secure chips, but ultimate safety comes from smart user habits. Apply these guidelines:

Use only the official Ledger.com/start® portal.
Keep firmware up to date with each release.
Protect your recovery phrase in a tamper-proof backup (steel or fireproof storage recommended).
Double-check every site address to prevent phishing risks.
Optionally subscribe to Ledger Recover™ for additional backup support.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What if my wallet is lost?
Restore your funds on a new device by using your recovery phrase.

Q2: Does Ledger support all cryptocurrencies?
It covers thousands of assets including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and popular ERC-20 tokens.

Q3: How do I ensure the device is real?
Ledger Live™ will automatically confirm the authenticity during initialization.

Q4: Is Ledger.com/start® a trusted site?
Yes, provided you enter the exact URL. Bookmark it to avoid phishing attempts.