Ledger Start — Secure, simple onboarding for your hardware wallet

Q: What if I lose my device?

Recover funds using your 24-word recovery phrase on another Ledger device or compatible wallet. Never share your recovery phrase with anyone.

Q: Where can I get official support?

Use Ledger’s official support pages and Ledger Academy for verified tutorials and troubleshooting. Avoid unofficial help that asks for your recovery phrase.

Follow a step-by-step setup to initialize your Ledger device, install the Ledger Wallet app (formerly Ledger Live), secure your recovery phrase, and connect to trusted wallets and dApps. Hardware security keeps your private keys offline and under your control. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Start Setup Support & Guides

Offline private keys

Secure Element & proprietary OS store keys offline for maximum protection.

Ledger Wallet app

Manage portfolio, buy/swap/stake, and connect to Web3 apps via a single interface. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Multi-asset support

Supports thousands of crypto assets and tokens via apps and integrations. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Unbox & verify

Buy only from official channels. Verify package seals and device authenticity before powering on. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Install Ledger Wallet

Download the Ledger Wallet app (formerly Ledger Live) for desktop/mobile and follow on-screen prompts to create accounts. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Create PIN & recovery

Set a secure PIN on the device and write down the recovery phrase. Never share it — Ledger staff never ask for it. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Install crypto apps

Install the apps you need (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, etc.) and add accounts in the Ledger Wallet. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Receive & manage

Use your addresses to receive crypto. Approve every transaction on-device to keep your keys safe. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Quick FAQs

What is Ledger Start?

Ledger Start (ledger.com/start) is Ledger’s official onboarding hub with setup steps, software downloads, and security guidance to initialize Ledger hardware wallets. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

How does Ledger protect my crypto?

Ledger devices store private keys in a Secure Element and use Ledger OS to ensure transactions must be approved physically on device. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

Do I need the Ledger Wallet app?

Yes — Ledger Wallet (formerly Ledger Live) is the official app to manage accounts, buy/swap/stake, and connect to dApps while keeping keys offline. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

What if I lose my device?

Recover funds using your recovery phrase on another Ledger device or compatible wallet. Always keep the recovery phrase secure and offline. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}

Where can I get official support?

Use Ledger’s official support pages and the Ledger Academy for tutorials and verified troubleshooting steps. Avoid unofficial help that requests your seed phrase. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}