Secure Your Digital Assets with Confidence, Simplicity, and Full Ownership
Ledger Start® represents the essential first step for anyone who has purchased a Ledger hardware wallet and wants to begin their crypto journey securely. Whether you’re transitioning from software wallets, moving funds from exchanges, or starting completely fresh, Ledger Start® helps you set up your device, understand best practices, manage your portfolio, and protect your digital identity with industry-leading security. Crypto ownership is not only about holding coins—it is about sovereignty, privacy, control, and long-term protection of your wealth. With Ledger hardware wallets and Ledger Start® onboarding, users gain confidence while interacting with cryptocurrencies, NFTs, tokens, and Web3 services.
Before diving into the setup process, it’s important to understand why millions of people worldwide choose Ledger. Online wallets and exchange wallets expose digital assets to cyber threats, hacks, and platform failures. A Ledger hardware wallet isolates your private keys inside a secure element chip, meaning hackers, malware, and unauthorized users cannot access your funds as long as you follow security best practices. Unlike custodial platforms, Ledger ensures you remain the true owner of your assets. Ledger Start® helps users understand this security architecture and ensures they build confident habits early in their crypto journey.
When you receive your Ledger device, verify packaging integrity, check for tampering, and ensure the box contains the device, USB cable, instruction card, and recovery sheets. Ledger never provides a pre-written recovery phrase. If you ever receive a device that already has a recovery seed, do not use it. Ledger Start® educates users on spotting scams early.
Connect the device to your computer or mobile (depending on model). Follow the on-screen instructions. Create a secure PIN. This acts as your first protection layer. Ledger Start® helps you understand why a strong PIN matters and encourages users to never share or store it digitally.
Your Ledger device displays a unique 24-word recovery phrase. This is the only backup to your crypto wallet. Write it down on the provided recovery sheet and store it offline. Never photograph it, never upload it, never email it, and never share it with anyone. Ledger Start® emphasizes that anyone who has your recovery phrase owns your crypto. Treat it with the highest confidentiality.
Ledger Live is the official Ledger application that allows you to manage crypto assets, send and receive funds, monitor your portfolio, stake coins, install apps on your device, and explore Web3 securely. Ledger Start® ensures you download Ledger Live only from official sources to avoid phishing risks. Once installed, simply connect your Ledger wallet and complete verification steps.
Inside Ledger Live, you can add different blockchain accounts like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and many others. Each account connects to your Ledger device for validation. Sending funds always requires physical confirmation on your hardware wallet, meaning no transaction can occur without your approval. This is what makes Ledger extremely secure.
Once Ledger Start® onboarding is complete, you unlock full Ledger Live capabilities. Users can buy crypto through integrated partners, swap tokens, receive payments, track balances, stake supported coins to earn rewards, and view NFTs securely. Ledger Live provides a clear interface suitable for beginners yet powerful enough for advanced holders. With ongoing updates, Ledger continues to build a unified ecosystem where security meets convenience.
Ledger Start® reinforces knowledge so beginners build strong habits from day one. Crypto security is a continuous responsibility, and Ledger ensures users are never alone during the learning process.
Ledger Start® is designed for anyone entering or evolving within the crypto ecosystem:
Regardless of experience level, Ledger Start® simplifies and strengthens the onboarding phase. It removes uncertainty and ensures every user understands ownership, safety, and operational workflows.
Using Ledger provides unparalleled peace of mind. You gain full control, offline protection, robust encryption, secure transaction verification, and an ecosystem built around trust and reliability. Ledger Start® opens the door to an empowered, educated experience where users confidently interact with digital assets without relying on third-party custodians.
Ledger Start® is more than an onboarding tool—it is the foundation of secure crypto ownership. In a world where digital threats continue to grow, choosing a hardware wallet with guided setup ensures your assets remain protected under your control. Whether you’re beginning your journey today or upgrading your security approach, Ledger provides the structure, technology, and knowledge you need. Crypto belongs to those who secure it wisely—and Ledger Start® helps you do exactly that.