Official Ledger Start Guide — Ledger.com/Start

Welcome to the Ledger Official Getting Started Guide

This official guide from Ledger.com/Start provides a detailed walkthrough to safely set up your Ledger hardware wallet. Whether you are unboxing your device for the first time, recovering a previous wallet, or updating firmware, following these steps ensures optimal security and privacy. The guide integrates ten official hyperlinks for quick access to essential resources.

Step 1: Unboxing and device authenticity

Check that your Ledger device packaging is untampered. Ensure all seals are intact and documentation matches official standards. Purchase only from the official Ledger Shop. If you suspect counterfeit, immediately contact Ledger Support. For security practices, see ledger.com/security.

Step 2: Installing Ledger Live

Ledger Live is the companion application to manage your device, firmware, and accounts. Download from the official source: ledger.com/ledger-live. Ledger Live guides you through initializing a new wallet or recovering an existing one securely.

Step 3: Initialize or recover

During setup, you can either initialize as a new device or restore a wallet using a recovery phrase. Initializing generates a 24-word recovery phrase displayed on your device — record it offline safely. Recovery requires inputting your phrase securely on the device. Never store your recovery phrase digitally. Guidance at ledger.com/learn.

Step 4: Firmware and app management

Ledger Live verifies and applies signed firmware updates to your device. Install cryptocurrency apps through Ledger Live to manage different assets. Refer to official firmware instructions.

Step 5: Ten essential official links

Step 6: Recovery phrase protection

Store your 24-word recovery phrase securely offline. Use a metal backup for additional safety. Never share it digitally. Reference Support and Security resources.

Step 7: Third-party wallet integration

Ledger supports wallets like MetaMask and Electrum. Always install required apps on-device first and confirm transaction addresses on-device. See compatibility.

Step 8: Privacy and advanced configurations

Ledger Live may query public nodes for balances. For privacy-conscious users, consider personal nodes or privacy-oriented services. Refer to Learn for advanced guides.

Step 9: Troubleshooting

If Ledger Live does not detect your device, check USB connection, unlock the device, update Ledger Live, or verify Bluetooth settings for Nano X. Consult Support.

Step 10: Security checklist

Official purchase only

Avoid second-hand devices.

Never share recovery phrase

Ledger will never ask for it.

Use Ledger Live

Official firmware and app updates.

Verify on-device

Always confirm addresses before sending.

Following this official guide ensures your Ledger device is set up securely. Always use ledger.com/start for the live interactive setup.