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🛡️ Getting Started with Ledger® | Official Guide from Ledger.com/Start

Welcome to your first step in securing your crypto assets. Ledger® hardware wallets, in combination with the Ledger Live app, give you unmatched control and security over your digital assets. This guide will walk you through the entire setup process, from unboxing your device to managing your portfolio.

📦 1. What You Need to Get Started

Before diving into the setup, make sure you have the following:

  • A genuine Ledger® hardware wallet (Nano S Plus, Nano X, or Stax)

  • A secure internet connection

  • A computer or smartphone (depending on your device)

  • A pen and the Recovery Sheet (included in the box)

  • Ledger Live app downloaded from the official site

🔗 Official download link:

https://www.ledger.com/start

📲 2. Download and Install Ledger Live

Ledger Live is the companion app that lets you manage your crypto assets securely. It’s available for desktop (Windows, macOS, Linux) and mobile (iOS, Android).

Installation Steps:

  1. Visit https://www.ledger.com/start.

  2. Choose your operating system.

  3. Download and install the Ledger Live application.

  4. Launch the app and click on “Get Started.”

⚠️ Important: Always download Ledger Live from the official website to avoid fake versions.

🔐 3. Set Up Your Ledger Device

When you open Ledger Live, you'll be asked to set up your device.

Step-by-Step Setup:

  1. Select your device model: Nano S Plus, Nano X, or Stax.

  2. Click “Set up a new device.”

  3. Follow the on-screen instructions:

    • Choose a PIN code (4 to 8 digits)

    • Write down the 24-word recovery phrase on the Recovery Sheet provided

    • Confirm the recovery phrase to verify you wrote it down correctly

💡 Tip: Never take a photo of your recovery phrase. Keep it offline and safe.

🔄 4. Verify and Pair with Ledger Live

Once your device is set up:

  1. Connect it to your computer via USB or Bluetooth (Nano X only).

  2. Ledger Live will detect your device and verify its authenticity.

  3. You may be prompted to allow Ledger Live to access the Manager.

This step confirms the device is genuine and hasn’t been tampered with.

🧩 5. Install Crypto Apps

Your Ledger device doesn’t support cryptocurrencies out of the box. You need to install the apps for the coins you want to manage.

To Install Apps:

  1. In Ledger Live, go to “Manager”.

  2. Unlock your Ledger device.

  3. Search for your desired cryptocurrency (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum).

  4. Click “Install.”

Your device will show the progress and confirm when the app is installed.

🧾 6. Add Accounts

After installing apps, you need to add accounts to track balances and perform transactions.

How to Add Accounts:

  1. Go to “Accounts” in Ledger Live.

  2. Click “Add Account.”

  3. Select the cryptocurrency.

  4. Connect your device and follow the instructions to verify.

Once added, your account will appear in the Portfolio section of Ledger Live.

💸 7. Receive and Send Crypto

Now you’re ready to transact!

To Receive:

  1. Go to “Receive”.

  2. Select the account.

  3. Connect your device and verify the address shown in Ledger Live matches the one on your device.

  4. Share this address with the sender.

To Send:

  1. Click “Send.”

  2. Choose your account and enter the recipient’s address and amount.

  3. Confirm the transaction on your Ledger device.

✅ Always double-check the address on your Ledger screen, not just your computer screen.

🔄 8. Optional Features

Ledger Live supports many extra features to enhance your crypto experience:

🧩 Swap & Buy

  • Swap supported coins using integrated partners

  • Buy crypto via credit/debit card or bank transfer

📈 Portfolio Tracker

  • Track value changes in real-time

  • View performance trends and transaction history

💰 Staking

  • Stake supported assets like Tezos, Solana, Ethereum

  • Earn rewards directly in Ledger Live

🧮 Custom Fees

  • Set custom gas/transaction fees for advanced users

🧠 9. Tips for Maximum Security

❗ Security Checklist:

  • Keep your 24-word recovery phrase offline and never share it

  • Ledger will never ask for your seed phrase

  • Only use official Ledger apps and websites

  • Enable password lock for Ledger Live

  • Regularly update firmware and the Ledger Live app

📚 10. Resources & Help

If you encounter issues, Ledger provides extensive official resources:

💡 Pro Tip: Bookmark https://www.ledger.com/start — it's your go-to safe portal for any updates, downloads, or instructions.

✅ Final Thoughts

Setting up a Ledger hardware wallet may seem complex at first, but it’s one of the most secure ways to protect your crypto assets. Once your device and Ledger Live are configured, you have full control of your coins — without depending on centralized exchanges.