Your Official Gateway to Secure Crypto Setup, Device Activation, and Digital Asset Protection
Ledger.com/start is the official onboarding portal designed to help users securely initialize their Ledger hardware wallet. Whether you own a Ledger Nano S Plus or Ledger Nano X, this setup hub ensures you configure your device correctly while maintaining full self-custody control.
In today’s decentralized economy, security is everything. Visiting Ledger.com/start guarantees that you download authentic firmware, install the verified Ledger Live application, and protect your digital assets from phishing attempts and malicious software.
When setting up a hardware wallet, authenticity and security must come first. Ledger.com/start ensures that you are accessing official resources directly from Ledger. This eliminates the risk of downloading counterfeit applications or interacting with malicious setup tools.
All firmware updates accessed through Ledger.com/start are cryptographically verified to ensure device integrity and tamper protection.
The portal directs users to the official Ledger Live desktop and mobile applications, reducing exposure to harmful third-party downloads.
Interactive setup instructions guide you from device connection to recovery phrase generation.
Ledger.com/start educates users about phishing risks and how to protect their recovery phrase.
After navigating to Ledger.com/start, the next step is installing Ledger Live, the official companion application for managing cryptocurrency assets.
Ledger Live acts as the bridge between your hardware wallet and blockchain networks. However, your private keys never leave the device, preserving offline key protection.
Setting up your device through Ledger.com/start involves several critical steps designed to maximize security and usability.
Plug your device into your computer and launch Ledger Live.
Select “Set up as new device” unless you are restoring from a recovery phrase.
Your PIN protects your device from unauthorized physical access.
Your 24-word recovery phrase is the master key to your assets. Store it offline and never share it with anyone.
Verify the words in the correct order to ensure proper backup.
Ledger hardware wallets are built with a Secure Element chip, similar to those used in passports and credit cards. This chip ensures that private keys remain isolated from internet-connected devices.
Provides tamper-resistant storage for cryptographic secrets.
Ledger’s proprietary OS isolates applications for enhanced protection.
Users confirm transactions directly on the device screen.
Data exchange between Ledger Live and the device is encrypted.
Self-custody means you control your private keys and therefore your assets. Unlike custodial platforms, Ledger.com/start enables you to maintain direct ownership.
With self-custody:
Once setup is complete, Ledger Live allows you to:
Each transaction requires physical confirmation, ensuring maximum security.
Yes. It ensures secure setup and official firmware access.
Yes. Use your recovery phrase on a new Ledger device.
No. Private keys remain on your hardware wallet at all times.
Yes, when downloaded from Ledger.com/start.
After setup, advanced users can explore:
Ledger.com/start is the foundation that unlocks these capabilities securely.