Step-by-step guide to set up your Ledger hardware wallet safely and manage your digital assets.
Start by visiting the official Ledger setup page: ledger.com/start. This ensures you always have the latest instructions.
Ledger Live is your control hub for managing your Ledger wallet and crypto assets. Download it for your system:
Install and launch Ledger Live to begin the secure setup process.
Connect your Ledger device via USB and follow Ledger Live prompts to:
Important: Ledger will never ask for your recovery phrase online. Sharing it is risky.
Confirm your recovery phrase in Ledger Live. Selecting words in the correct order ensures you can recover your wallet if needed.
Go to the 'Accounts' section in Ledger Live, select your cryptocurrency (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.), and install the corresponding app on your Ledger device.