Official Site®: **Ledger.com/Start**® — Your Secure Gateway

Welcome to the definitive entry point for the **Ledger hardware wallet** ecosystem. Whether you are initiating a **secure setup** on a brand-new **Ledger device**, restoring access using your **Recovery Phrase**, or ready to master advanced **crypto management** features in **Ledger Live**, this page provides the audited, official steps you need. Trust the source, trust the hardware, and begin your journey toward digital autonomy and comprehensive **crypto security**.

Select the path below that matches your current goal to proceed with 100% verified instructions.

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1. **New Device Setup**

This path is for users who have just unboxed a Ledger Nano S Plus or **Ledger Nano X** for the first time. The goal is to initialize the device and create your unique **Recovery Phrase** and **PIN protection**.

  • **Download Ledger Live:** First, download and **install Ledger Live** from the link below. Always verify the application source.
  • **Connect and Initialize:** Plug your device into your computer. Ledger Live will guide you through the initial security checks.
  • **Set Your PIN:** Choose a strong, memorable PIN (4-8 digits) and set it **only** on the **Ledger device** screen.
  • **Write Down Recovery Phrase:** The most critical step. Write down the 24 words onto your paper sheet. **Never digitize this phrase.**
  • **Confirm Authenticity:** Ledger Live will automatically confirm the device firmware and integrity, ensuring you possess a genuine product.
Begin New Setup Guide

Ensure the holographic seal on your box was intact before starting the process.

2. **Restore Existing Wallet**

Did you lose your Ledger, upgrade to a **Ledger Nano X**, or factory reset your device? This path uses your pre-existing **Recovery Phrase** to restore access to your funds on a new device. **Your crypto is never stored on the device; it's on the blockchain, secured by the phrase.**

  • **Choose 'Restore':** Select "Restore from Recovery Phrase" when prompted by Ledger Live.
  • **Enter Your Words:** The device will ask you to input your 24 words, one-by-one, using the physical buttons. **Do not use your computer keyboard.**
  • **Set a New PIN:** You will be prompted to create a new **PIN protection** for this specific device.
  • **Re-install Apps:** Once restored, use the Ledger Manager in **Ledger Live** to re-install the crypto apps (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum) needed to view and manage your restored accounts.
  • **Verify Addresses:** Always verify a receive address for an existing account on the device screen after restoration to confirm integrity.
Start Restoration Process

Restoration is the proof that your Recovery Phrase is your ultimate backup.

3. **Manage & Secure** (Existing User)

For users who already have their device set up and are looking to maximize the benefits of **Ledger Live** for daily **crypto management**, staking, and DApp access, this is your hub. The key is maintaining advanced **crypto security** practices.

  • **Check for Firmware Updates:** Regularly check the Manager section in Ledger Live for essential firmware updates for your device.
  • **App Management:** Install and uninstall crypto applications as needed to free up space on your device.
  • **Portfolio Sync:** Ensure your accounts are fully synchronized to track your portfolio value accurately.
  • **Secure Staking:** Access the "Earn" section to securely stake supported coins directly from your **hardware wallet**, maintaining key ownership.
  • **Confirm Transactions:** Practice the golden rule: **ALWAYS** verify the recipient address and amount on the physical device screen before confirming any send or swap transaction.
Go to Ledger Live Dashboard

Maximize your security and portfolio potential within one audited application.

The Paramount Rule of **Crypto Security**

The **Recovery Phrase** is the non-negotiable, singular backup to your entire **hardware wallet** and all associated accounts. It is a 24-word sequence that must be treated as physical gold. **Ledger.com/Start** official policy dictates:

  • **NEVER** type your **Recovery Phrase** into any digital device (computer, phone, cloud storage, password manager, or email). Doing so turns your secure **Ledger device** into a hot wallet equivalent, negating the purpose of the **Secure Element**.
  • **NEVER** share your **Recovery Phrase** with anyone, including Ledger Support, a friend, or anyone claiming to be a cryptocurrency authority. Ledger support will **never** ask for it.
  • Storage: Store your written **Recovery Phrase** in a safe, secure, and fireproof location, preferably away from your Ledger device.

Understanding and adhering to this rule is the final, essential layer of protection in your **crypto management** strategy. The physical confirmation of transactions and the offline storage of your master key is what defines **hardware wallet security**.

Download **Ledger Live** — The Essential Companion

No matter which journey you choose, **Ledger Live** is the secure and intuitive application required for your **Ledger device**. Click below to download the verified desktop or mobile version.

Download Ledger Live (Official Link)