Official® | Lédger.com/Start® | Getting Started

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Ledger.com/start is the official onboarding portal for setting up and initializing your Ledger hardware wallet — including devices like the Ledger Nano S Plus and Ledger Nano X — and safely beginning your crypto self-custody journey. (Start Ledger Help)

📌 What Ledger.com/start Is

  • A secure, verified setup page provided by Ledger for new users. (Ledger Hardware Wallet Setup)
  • The starting point for configuring your Ledger device, downloading Ledger Live, and accessing official instructions. (Start Ledger Help)
  • Designed to protect you against fake or malicious sites that try to mimic Ledger and steal your recovery phrase or credentials. (Ledger.com)

🛠️ What You Do at Ledger.com/start

1. Visit the Official URL

Open your browser and go to https://www.ledger.com/start — type it manually instead of clicking random links to avoid phishing scams. (Ledger.com)

2. Choose Your Ledger Device

Select which Ledger model you’re setting up (e.g., Nano X, Nano S Plus, or Ledger Stax) so you get tailored setup guidance. (Ledger Com Start)

3. Download Ledger Live

Ledger Live is the official companion app for managing your wallet, installing crypto apps, and doing transactions. The start page links you to the correct version for your platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS). (Ledger.com)

4. Initialize Your Hardware Wallet

Connect your Ledger device and follow instructions to:

  • Set a secure PIN
  • Generate and write down your 24-word recovery phrase — this is your only backup! Never store it digitally. (Ledger.com)

5. Verify Authenticity

Ledger Live helps confirm that your device is genuine and hasn’t been tampered with. (Ledger.com)

6. Add Crypto Accounts

Once setup is done, you can add and manage accounts for Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and many others directly in Ledger Live. (Ledger Help)

🔐 Security Best Practices

✔ Always use https://www.ledger.com/start — never copy links from emails or ads. (Ledger.com)
✔ Never share your 24-word recovery phrase with anyone. (Ledger.com)
✔ Only download Ledger Live from the official site. (Ledger.com)
✔ Avoid entering your recovery phrase into any software or web pages. (Ledger.com)

Ledger support will never ask for your recovery phrase. Scammers often try to mimic Ledger to trick users into handing over this information. (Reddit)

📍 After Setup

Once setup is complete via Ledger.com/start and Ledger Live:

  • You can send/receive or swap crypto
  • Stake supported assets
  • Track your portfolio
  • Manage apps and accounts securely

All while keeping your private keys safely inside your Ledger hardware wallet — never exposed online. (Ledger Help)

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