Ledger.com/start®
Pair device
Connect over Bluetooth or USB. Ledger Live runs a genuine check before first use, so you know the device is authentic before it holds anything.
Install apps
Add the network app for each coin you hold. Remove an app and reinstall it any time; your accounts stay safe on the device.
Manage assets
See balances, send, receive, buy and stake from one place. Every action is confirmed on the device screen before it goes through.
Firmware updates
Signed updates arrive through the app and install on the device. Your keys never leave the hardware at any point.
Ledger Live, in depth
1. Check the box
Inspect the box and seal, and confirm there is no pre-filled recovery sheet inside.
2. Download Ledger Live
Get Ledger Live from the official start page and install it on your computer or phone.
3. Power the device
Switch the device on and choose Set up as new when it asks.
4. Write the phrase
Copy the recovery phrase onto the supplied sheet, offline, word by word.
5. Confirm and set a PIN
Confirm the phrase when prompted, then choose a PIN only you know.
6. Run the genuine check
Open Ledger Live and run the genuine check to verify your device.
7. Install coin apps
Add the coin apps you need, and only those, to the device.
8. Send a test transfer
Send a small test transfer first, then move the rest once it arrives.
Setup takes about 10 minutes on desktop or mobile. The recovery phrase is generated offline and never leaves the device.
Setup in eight steps
Supported devices
Setup works with Ledger Nano S Plus, Nano X, Ledger Stax and Ledger Flex. Pick your model, follow the matching steps, and your device is ready to use in minutes.
5,500+ assets
Manage over 5,500 coins and tokens across 15 networks from a single app, so your holdings live in one place and stay under your control.
Offline recovery phrase
Your recovery phrase is generated offline and never leaves the device. Write it down on the card provided and keep it somewhere safe, away from screens.
Firmware and genuine check
Each setup confirms your device is genuine and its firmware is current, so you start with a verified wallet and know it has not been tampered with.
What setup covers
Over 7 million devices secured worldwide
7M+
Devices secured
Supports 5,500+ coins and tokens across 15 networks
5.5K+
Assets supported
Guided setup takes about ten minutes
10
Minutes to set up
Ledger by the numbers
Guided setup
Free
Includes the step-by-step walkthrough, the Ledger Live app download and a genuine check of your device. Ledger Live is free to download for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.
Get a device
Buy from Ledger or an authorised reseller, never second-hand. Prices vary by model. Works with Ledger Nano S Plus, Nano X, Ledger Stax and Ledger Flex.
Ledger.com/start® is the official starting point for setting up a Ledger hardware wallet. The portal and the app cost nothing; the device is the only purchase.
What it costs
Where is my recovery phrase stored?
Your recovery phrase is generated offline on the device itself and never leaves it. Ledger does not keep a copy, so write the words down on the card provided and store it somewhere safe.
Will anyone ever ask for my recovery phrase?
No. Ledger never asks for your recovery phrase, by email, chat, phone or on any website. Anyone who asks for it is trying to steal your funds, so stop and keep the words private.
Which devices does the start page cover?
The start page guides setup for the Ledger Nano S Plus, Ledger Nano X, Ledger Stax and Ledger Flex. Choose your model at the first step and follow the instructions made for it.
What if I lose or break my device?
Your funds are not stored on the device, so a lost or broken one is recoverable. Get a new Ledger, choose restore, and enter your recovery phrase directly on the new device.
Are firmware updates safe to install?
Yes, when installed through the official app. Updates are verified by the device before they run, and your recovery phrase and accounts stay untouched, so keep the device connected until it finishes.
Setup questions
