Secure Your Crypto Journey with Ledger Hardware Wallet

Over 7 million customers trust Ledger to protect their digital assets. Start your secure crypto journey today with the industry's most trusted hardware wallet solution.

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Your Step-by-Step Setup Guide

1

Visit Ledger.com/start

Begin your security journey by navigating to our official setup portal. This dedicated resource provides all necessary tools and instructions for a seamless setup experience.

Always verify you're on the authentic Ledger domain to prevent phishing attempts.

2

Download Ledger Live

Install Ledger Live, the companion application for your hardware wallet. Available for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android devices.

This application serves as your secure gateway to managing crypto assets and interacting with blockchain networks.

3

Initialize Your Device

Connect your Ledger hardware wallet and follow the on-screen instructions to generate your unique recovery phrase. This 24-word phrase is your ultimate backup.

Never share your recovery phrase with anyone and store it securely offline.

4

Install Applications

Use Ledger Live to install blockchain-specific applications onto your device. Each cryptocurrency you wish to manage requires its own dedicated application.

These applications enable secure transaction signing while keeping your private keys isolated within the hardware wallet.

5

Add Accounts

Create accounts within Ledger Live for each cryptocurrency you plan to manage. The application will generate your receiving addresses.

All transaction approvals require physical confirmation on your Ledger device, providing an essential layer of security against remote attacks.

6

Secure Your Assets

Transfer your cryptocurrencies to your new Ledger-secured addresses. Enjoy peace of mind knowing your private keys never leave the secure element chip.

Regularly update your Ledger device firmware through Ledger Live to ensure you have the latest security enhancements.

Download Ledger Live

Ledger Live is the essential companion application for your Ledger hardware wallet. Download the appropriate version for your operating system to begin securely managing all your digital assets in one place.

Windows

Download for Windows

macOS

Download for macOS

Linux

Download for Linux

Android

Download for Android

iOS

Download for iOS