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Official Site® | Ledger.com/Start® | Getting Started Guide

The rise of cryptocurrency has transformed how individuals store, transfer, and grow their digital wealth. Yet with newfound freedom comes a heightened need for security. Ledger.com/Start® is the official entry point for safeguarding your crypto journey with a Ledger® hardware wallet. Whether you are new to digital assets or upgrading from a software wallet, getting started at Ledger.com/Start® ensures your private keys remain offline, under your sole control, and protected by industry‑leading technology.

Ledger.com/Start® — Why Begin at the Official Site

Cyber‑threats aimed at cryptocurrency users grow more sophisticated every day, making authenticity essential. Visiting Ledger.com/Start® guarantees you are:

  • Working only with genuine Ledger® hardware
  • Downloading the trusted Ledger Live™ application free of tampering
  • Following step‑by‑step instructions vetted by Ledger’s own security engineers
  • Receiving the latest firmware and educational tips to outpace evolving threats

By launching your setup exclusively through Ledger.com/Start®, you remove the risk of counterfeit devices, phishing domains, or malicious software masquerading as wallet tools.

Ledger.com/Start® — What Comes in the Box

Opening a new Ledger Nano S Plus® or Ledger Nano X® should reveal a factory‑sealed package containing:

  1. The Ledger® hardware wallet
  2. A USB‑C or USB‑A cable (Bluetooth connectivity for Nano X®)
  3. Three blank recovery phrase cards
  4. A quick‑start leaflet and optional accessories (lanyard, keychain, stickers)

If any seal is broken or components appear altered, pause your setup and contact Ledger Support. Protecting your investment begins with confirming the authenticity of every part shipped to you.

Ledger.com/Start® — Creating a Secure Foundation

Ledger.com/Start® walks you through the following critical steps:

  1. Download Ledger Live™
     Choose the desktop or mobile version for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, or Android. Installations sourced from Ledger.com/Start® guarantee cryptographic integrity.
  2. Power On and Initialize the Device
     Select “Set up as new device,” then choose a 4‑ to 8‑digit PIN. This numeric code gates every action on the wallet.
  3. Generate and Record Your 24‑Word Recovery Phrase
     Write each word, in order, on the supplied cards. This phrase is your master key: if your device is lost, damaged, or stolen, the phrase restores your entire portfolio on any Ledger® hardware wallet.
  4. Confirm the Recovery Phrase
     The device will quiz you on random words, ensuring you transcribed them correctly—a vital safeguard against typos.
  5. Verify Device Authenticity in Ledger Live™
     During setup, Ledger Live™ checks the secure element to confirm your wallet was manufactured by Ledger® and not altered en route.

By the end of this flow, you will have locked down the two cornerstones of self‑custody: a confidential PIN and an offline recovery phrase.

Ledger.com/Start® — Installing Apps and Adding Accounts

After initialization, Ledger Live™ prompts you to install individual blockchain apps (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and thousands more). Each app occupies secure storage on the device:

  • Install the Bitcoin app → Add a Bitcoin account → Generate a receiving address
  • Install the Ethereum app → Add an Ethereum account → Interact with ERC‑20 tokens and NFTs
  • Install staking‑ready apps → Add Polkadot, Tezos, or other PoS networks to begin earning rewards

All account creation and address generation are signed within the hardware wallet, so private keys never leave the secure element.

Ledger.com/Start® — Everyday Use and Advanced Features

With your foundation complete, Ledger Live™ unlocks a robust toolkit:

  • Real‑time portfolio tracking — Monitor balances, market values, and historical performance
  • Send and receive — Verify every transfer on the wallet’s screen before signing
  • Buy, sell, and swap — Access integrated partners while keeping keys offline
  • Stake and earn — Delegate coins to validators directly from the app
  • NFT gallery — View collectibles stored on Ethereum or Polygon
  • DeFi and Web3 access — Connect Ledger® to decentralized applications with secure signing

At every step, transactions require a physical confirmation on the device, blocking remote attackers even if your computer or phone is compromised.

Ledger.com/Start® — Troubleshooting and Best Practices

  • Device not recognized
     – Use the supplied cable, switch USB ports, or update Ledger Live™.
  • Wrong PIN entered three times
     – The wallet wipes itself by design; recover using your 24‑word phrase.
  • Firmware update available
     – Only update through prompts in Ledger Live™ while the device is connected.
  • Lost or damaged device
     – Purchase a new Ledger wallet, choose “Restore from recovery phrase,” and re‑enter all 24 words to regain access.

Essential habits: Never photograph or cloud‑store your recovery phrase, never reveal it to anyone, and always verify URL spelling before returning to Ledger.com/Start® for updates.

Ledger.com/Start® — The Path to Confident Self‑Custody

By guiding you through authenticated hardware setup, airtight key generation, and secure portfolio management, Ledger.com/Start® transforms complex security principles into clear, actionable steps. In a world where centralized exchanges can freeze withdrawals and phishing sites multiply daily, taking direct ownership of your crypto is not merely advisable—it is indispensable.