Getting Started Guide – Your Journey to Secure Digital Assets
Welcome to Lédger.com/Start®! This guide is designed to provide step-by-step instructions for beginners and advanced users alike to set up, secure, and effectively use your Ledger digital asset wallet. Our platform empowers you to manage cryptocurrencies with the highest level of security while maintaining complete control over your private keys. Here, we explain every aspect of getting started in a simple, actionable way.
Lédger® offers hardware wallets and a suite of software tools that integrate seamlessly with your cryptocurrency ecosystem. Whether you are a novice investor or a seasoned trader, following this guide ensures your digital assets are safe, accessible, and optimally organized.
Setting up your Ledger wallet is the first and most critical step in securing your digital assets. Follow these steps carefully:
Ensure your package includes the Ledger device, USB cable, recovery sheets, and user manual. Do not accept a package that appears tampered with. The physical integrity of the device ensures your security.
The recovery phrase is a list of 24 words generated during setup. This phrase is the ultimate key to your wallet. Write it down carefully and store it in a secure, offline location. Never share it digitally or online.
Ledger Live is the companion software for your device. Download it from the official site (Ledger Live) and install it on your computer or mobile device. Ledger Live allows you to manage accounts, send and receive cryptocurrency, and install applications for different coins.
Once Ledger Live is installed and your device is initialized, you can add accounts for your favorite cryptocurrencies:
Keeping your digital assets safe is the top priority. Ledger ensures robust protection, but users must also follow key practices:
Never share your PIN with anyone. Avoid using predictable combinations, and avoid writing it down near your device.
Ledger will never ask for your recovery phrase. Treat it like gold; anyone with access can control your funds. Store it in a secure offline location and consider a safe or bank vault for long-term storage.
Ledger regularly releases firmware updates that fix bugs and improve security. Always keep your device updated and verify firmware authenticity through Ledger Live.
Only visit official Ledger websites and links. Avoid clicking suspicious emails or pop-up messages. Verify URLs and use bookmarks for safety.
Store your device in a safe location. Avoid leaving it in easily accessible areas and never allow anyone to connect it to a computer you don’t trust.
Once your Ledger device is set up and secured, you can confidently start managing your digital assets.
Ledger supports staking for select cryptocurrencies. By staking, you can earn passive rewards while keeping your assets secure:
Ledger Live offers a dashboard to track all your assets in one place. Monitor balances, market trends, and portfolio performance easily.
Ledger integrates with popular DeFi platforms, NFT marketplaces, and exchanges. Always verify compatibility and security before connecting your device.
If you lose your device, your assets are still safe. Use your recovery phrase to restore your wallet on a new Ledger device or compatible wallet. Never share your recovery phrase.
Yes, you can install multiple apps. Ledger devices have limited storage, so you may need to uninstall unused apps temporarily, without losing funds.
Yes. Ledger Live is the official companion app and secure when downloaded from the official website. It never stores your private keys online.
Absolutely. Ledger Live is available for both Android and iOS devices. Bluetooth-enabled Ledger devices can connect directly for mobile use.
Open Ledger Live, connect your device, and navigate to “Manager”. Follow the prompts to download and install the latest firmware securely.