Getting Started with Ledger.com/Start
Welcome to the official Ledger.com/Start setup guide, your trusted gateway to secure cryptocurrency storage. As digital assets become increasingly valuable, protecting your investments with industry-leading hardware security has never been more critical. Ledger hardware wallets represent the gold standard in cryptocurrency security, trusted by millions of users worldwide.
Our comprehensive setup process ensures your crypto assets are protected by military-grade security features. The Ledger.com/Start portal provides step-by-step guidance for configuring your hardware wallet, from initial device setup to advanced security configurations. Whether you're a cryptocurrency newcomer or an experienced trader, our setup wizard simplifies the process while maintaining the highest security standards.
Ledger devices utilize a Secure Element chip, the same technology used in credit cards and passports, providing bank-level security for your digital assets. Combined with our proprietary operating system, your private keys remain completely offline, protected from online threats, malware, and potential exchange hacks.
Uncompromising Security
Your private keys are generated and stored offline on the Secure Element chip, ensuring they never leave your device. Even if your computer is compromised, your crypto remains completely secure.
User-Friendly Design
Ledger Live provides an intuitive interface for managing over 5,500 cryptocurrencies. Buy, sell, exchange, and stake your assets directly through our secure ecosystem.
Step-by-Step Setup Process
Unbox and Connect Your Device
Carefully unbox your Ledger hardware wallet and connect it to your computer using the provided USB cable. Ensure you've received your device from the official Ledger store to guarantee authenticity.
Download Ledger Live
Visit the official Ledger.com/Start page to download Ledger Live application. This companion software manages your crypto portfolio and facilitates secure device communication.
Initialize Your Device
Follow the on-screen instructions to set up a secure PIN and generate your 24-word recovery phrase. This phrase is the master key to your crypto assets - store it safely offline.
Install Cryptocurrency Apps
Use Ledger Live to install apps for your preferred cryptocurrencies. Each cryptocurrency requires its specific app to manage transactions securely.
The Ledger.com/Start setup process is designed with security-first principles, ensuring every step maintains the integrity of your private keys. Our expert team of cryptography specialists has developed this process over years of refinement, incorporating feedback from security researchers and cryptocurrency professionals worldwide.
Beyond basic setup, Ledger.com/Start provides access to advanced features including multi-signature configurations, custom derivation paths, and integration with popular DeFi protocols. Our hardware wallets support the broadest range of cryptocurrencies in the industry, from Bitcoin and Ethereum to emerging altcoins and tokens.
Why Choose Ledger Hardware Wallets?
Bank-Grade Security
Secure Element technology protects your private keys with the same security standards used by banks and government institutions.
5,500+ Cryptocurrencies
Support for the broadest range of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and thousands of altcoins and tokens.
Trusted by Millions
Over 6 million users worldwide trust Ledger to secure their cryptocurrency investments with our proven hardware wallet technology.