Secure your crypto — start with Ledger
Welcome to ledger.com/start, the official quick-start page for setting up your Ledger hardware wallet and downloading Ledger Live desktop or mobile. This guide walks you through verifying device authenticity, generating your offline recovery phrase, creating a secure PIN, and connecting your wallet to Ledger Live wallet. With Ledger, your private keys remain offline, ensuring unmatched protection while managing digital assets.
Ledger Live download
Install on desktop or mobile for full control
Recovery phrase
Generate & store your 24-word backup safely
Transaction security
Confirm every detail on your Ledger device
Why Ledger hardware wallets?
Ledger devices, combined with the Ledger Live wallet app, protect your crypto by isolating keys from online threats. Unlike hot wallets, your credentials never leave the secure chip. With Ledger Live desktop, you can buy, swap, stake, and grow your assets confidently.
Setup checklist
- Unbox & verify device authenticity
- Go to ledger.com/start and download Ledger Live
- Connect your wallet & set a PIN
- Write down your recovery phrase offline
- Update firmware, test a small transaction
- Securely store device & recovery separately