Your journey to complete cryptocurrency security begins here. Follow our comprehensive guide to set up your Ledger hardware wallet and protect your digital assets with industry-leading technology.
Ledger is the world's leading provider of hardware wallets for cryptocurrency security. Since 2014, Ledger has been trusted by millions of users worldwide to safeguard their digital assets. Unlike software wallets or exchange accounts, Ledger hardware wallets store your private keys offline in a secure chip, protecting them from hackers, malware, and online threats.
When you use a Ledger device, your private keys—the cryptographic passwords that give you access to your cryptocurrency—never leave the device. This means that even if your computer is compromised, your funds remain safe. Every transaction must be physically verified and approved on your Ledger device, giving you complete control and peace of mind.
The Ledger.com/Start portal is your official gateway to setting up and using your new hardware wallet. Whether you've purchased a Ledger Nano S Plus, Ledger Nano X, or Ledger Stax, this guide will walk you through every step of the process, from unboxing to making your first secure transaction.
Follow these simple steps to configure your Ledger hardware wallet and begin securing your cryptocurrency assets.
Carefully unpack your Ledger hardware wallet and verify that the box is sealed and hasn't been tampered with. Your package should include the Ledger device, USB cable, recovery sheet, and getting started leaflet.
Visit the official Ledger website to download Ledger Live, the companion app that lets you manage your crypto assets. Available for Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android devices.
Connect your Ledger to your computer, set up a PIN code, and write down your 24-word recovery phrase. This phrase is the master key to your crypto - store it securely offline and never share it with anyone.
Use Ledger Live to install cryptocurrency apps on your device. Each blockchain requires its own app. Once installed, you can receive, send, and manage your crypto assets with complete security.
Discover the features that make Ledger the gold standard in cryptocurrency security.
Your private keys never leave the secure chip. Ledger devices use the same technology as credit cards and passports to protect your assets.
You maintain complete control of your cryptocurrency. No third party can access your funds - not even Ledger.
Manage over 5,500 digital assets including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and thousands of tokens from a single device.
Trusted by millions worldwide. Ledger devices are certified by ANSSI, the French cybersecurity agency.
Ledger devices utilize a Secure Element chip—the same technology found in credit cards and passports—to store your private keys. This certified chip is designed to resist sophisticated attacks, including physical tampering, side-channel attacks, and fault injection attacks. The chip has been certified by ANSSI (Agence Nationale de la Sécurité des Systèmes d'Information), France's national cybersecurity agency.
When you perform a transaction, the Ledger device signs it internally using your private key. The signed transaction is then sent to your computer, but your private key never leaves the secure chip. This air-gapped approach ensures that even if your computer is infected with malware, your cryptocurrency remains protected.
Ledger Live, the companion application, provides a user-friendly interface to manage your portfolio, check balances, and execute transactions. The app communicates with your Ledger device to display information and prepare transactions, but it cannot access your private keys. This separation of concerns is fundamental to Ledger's security architecture.
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Join millions of users worldwide who trust Ledger to protect their digital assets. Visit the official Ledger website to purchase your hardware wallet and start your security journey today.