Ledger.com/Start® | Starting Up Your Device - Ledger®

Quick, clear, and secure steps to get your Ledger hardware wallet connected, initialized, and ready.

Overview

This short guide walks you through powering on your Ledger device, installing Ledger Live, creating (or restoring) an account, and best practices for security. The headings demonstrate semantic structure from <h1> through <h5> so the page is both human- and machine-friendly.

Before you begin

What you need

Safety note

Only use official Ledger software and pages. Never share your 24-word recovery phrase with anyone or enter it into a website or app.

Step-by-step: Starting up your device

  1. Unbox & inspect: Confirm the packaging seal and that the device is genuine. If anything looks tampered with, stop and contact official support.
  2. Power on: Connect the device using the supplied cable (or enable Bluetooth on Nano X) and press the physical button(s) to turn on.
  3. Follow on-device prompts: Use the hardware buttons to choose "Set up as new device" or "Restore from recovery phrase".
  4. Write the recovery phrase: When your device displays the 24 words, write them in order on the provided recovery sheet—do not store them digitally.
  5. Install Ledger Live: Download and install Ledger Live on your computer or phone and follow the onboarding flow to add your device.
  6. Install apps & add accounts: Within Ledger Live, install the specific cryptocurrency apps (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.) and create accounts to manage assets.
  7. Verify and test: Send a small test transaction to/from an account to confirm everything works as expected.

Best practices and tips

Keep your recovery sheet offline and in a safe place (ideally split between secure locations or using a metal backup product). Never disclose your PIN or recovery phrase. Keep Ledger Live updated and verify firmware updates on the device screen before approving.

Troubleshooting

If the device does not power on, try a different cable or USB port. If Ledger Live doesn't detect the device, ensure your OS recognizes USB accessories and that you have the latest Ledger Live version. For recovery help, only follow official Ledger support articles.

Official links (10)

Use only these official resources when setting up, updating, or troubleshooting your Ledger device:

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Closing

Following these steps will get a Ledger device up and running safely. When in doubt, consult the official Ledger links above. Security is the priority: keep your recovery phrase offline and confirm every on-device prompt before approving.