Welcome to Ledger.com/Start™
Ledger.com/Start™ is the authorized portal for users worldwide to set up Ledger Nano S and Ledger Nano X hardware wallets — trusted by millions for secure crypto asset management. With dynamic guides, vivid design, and dedicated security instructions, Ledger.com/Start™ ensures your onboarding experience is smooth, informative, and visually vibrant[web:1][web:3][web:9].
Why Choose Ledger?
- Industry-leading security with certified secure hardware for private keys[web:1].
- User-friendly Ledger Live™ app for managing all your digital assets on desktop and mobile[web:7].
- Support for diverse cryptocurrencies and blockchains — Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and hundreds more[web:1].
- Backup and recovery tools, including optional Ledger Recover™ subscription if you need a secure recovery phrase backup[web:3].
- Transparent, community-backed, and independently audited infrastructure to protect your holdings[web:9].
Setup Steps: From Start to Finish
- Unboxing and Device Initialization: Begin by unboxing your Ledger Nano S or Nano X. Review packaging integrity to confirm authenticity. Connect your device to your computer or mobile.
- Genuine Check: Run the "Genuine Check" within Ledger Live™ to verify your device. This ensures it hasn't been tempered with and is ready for secure use[web:3].
- Set Your PIN: Select a unique, confidential PIN code. This acts as the first barrier against unauthorized access.
- Backup Your Recovery Phrase: Securely record your 24-word recovery phrase. This single step provides total control and sovereignty over your crypto; Ledger will never see or store your phrase.
- Ledger Live™ Install: Download and install Ledger Live™ from official links available here. Ledger Live acts as your portfolio hub, transaction manager, staking tool, and interface to DeFi, NFTs, and Web3 apps[web:9].
- Add Crypto Accounts: With Ledger Live™, easily add accounts for Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and more. Manage multiple chains, experiment with DeFi, or simply track your HODL portfolio.
- Send and Receive Crypto: Always verify recipient addresses directly on-device before making any transaction. Ledger firmware ensures the address shown matches your intended transfer, defeating malware[web:3].
Each step at Ledger.com/Start™ is explained with bold visuals and clear instruction — no crypto experience needed. Troubleshooting tips instantly help if you face device recognition issues, PIN problems, or software installation errors.
Ledger Live™: Your Power Portfolio
With Ledger Live™, your crypto experience becomes seamless. Stake assets like Ethereum, Solana, or DOT with trusted providers. Track real-time balances, market insights, and execute cross-chain transactions. Customize your dashboard, monitor rates, and find the best times to transact — all while keeping private keys exclusively offline[web:7].
- Desktop and Mobile support with unified asset overview.
- Stake and earn rewards without compromising self-custody.
- Integrated DeFi and NFT management tools for Web3 explorers.
- Automatic firmware updates for superior ongoing security.
Every transaction you approve is double-checked by Ledger hardware — even if you're interacting with Web3 apps or decentralized finance tools.
Security, Privacy, and Ownership
At Ledger, security isn't an add-on — it's foundational. Your Ledger hardware wallet uses a certified Secure Element chip to shield private keys from digital or physical theft. The 24-word recovery phrase gives you full ownership… no account logins, KYC, or centralized databases are ever involved. Ledger won't know your crypto or your phrase. Your device, your keys, your crypto, your sovereignty[web:1][web:3][web:9].
Optional services like Ledger Recover™ split and encrypt backup data for those seeking added peace of mind. Standard cold storage remains the gold standard for advanced users. With routine firmware upgrades and independent security audits, Ledger’s defenses evolve to meet new threats.
Troubleshooting and Support
- If your device isn’t recognized, ensure cables and ports are intact and restart Ledger Live™ and your device.
- If the Genuine Check fails, visit the support page for device verification assistance or contact official support.
- Forgot your PIN? Reset and restore your device using your recovery phrase — never share this phrase with anyone.
- Ledger Live™ not installing? Review operating system compatibility and ensure you’re downloading from official sources.
Ledger.com/Start™ offers instant troubleshooting tips, visual guides, and support access without requiring login forms or unnecessary information.
Your Financial Freedom Starts Here
By choosing Ledger, you join millions of users who protect and control their crypto assets independently. Ledger.com/Start™ is your first step in this journey. The entire setup process — device initialization, PIN and phrase backup, application install, portfolio management — is designed so anyone can maintain financial freedom and privacy, all wrapped in a simple, colorful experience.
Ready to begin? Power on your Ledger, open Ledger.com/Start™, and take control of your crypto life today — confidently, securely, and beautifully!