Complete setup — step by step
Welcome to the Ledger.com/Start® quick start guide for Starting Up Your Device. This page helps you through the entire onboarding process so you can set up your Ledger® product with confidence. Use Ledger.com/Start to follow the official initialization flow and keep your recovery phrase offline. This guide covers everything from physical verification to installing apps through Ledger Live.
Step 1: Verify physical box and device
When your device arrives, inspect the packaging and tamper-evident seal. A secure unboxing prevents supply-chain tampering and is the first important step of starting up your device. If anything looks altered, contact the vendor immediately.
Step 2: Open Ledger.com/Start and connect
Connect your Ledger device to your computer or mobile device using the supplied cable (or enable Bluetooth on supported models). Open a verified browser and navigate to Ledger.com/Start (type the address manually — do not click suspicious links). This verified start flow guides you to create a PIN and a recovery phrase safely.
Step 3: Choose a PIN & write down recovery phrase
As you continue the start flow, you will be prompted to choose a PIN. Choose a PIN you can remember but that is hard for others to guess. Next, your device will display a recovery phrase — a list of 24 words. Write these words down on the supplied recovery sheet and store it in a safe, offline location. Never store your recovery phrase on a phone, photo, or cloud.
Step 4: Install apps and confirm addresses
After you finish the initial start process, open Ledger Live and install the apps you need (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.). Always verify receive addresses on the device screen before sending funds. Ledger.com/Start and Ledger Live complement each other: one guides the secure device start, the other manages app installation and account monitoring.
Best practices for lasting security
Keep firmware updated through official channels, back up your recovery phrase securely, and never disclose your PIN or recovery phrase. When in doubt, revisit Ledger.com/Start for official setup steps and help resources.
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