Your Lêdger Device Awaits: A Simple Guide to Getting Started

Welcome to Lêdger.com/start, your central hub for activating your new hardware wallet. You've acquired a Lêdger Nano S Plus, Nano X, or Stax to move beyond exchange risks and into true ownership. This guide is designed to make your setup process seamless, secure, and successful. Let's begin your journey to unparalleled crypto security.

Before You Begin: What's in the Box?
Your first action is to verify the contents of your package. You should have:

Your Lêdger device (the core of your security).

A USB-C cable for connectivity.

One or more recovery sheets for writing your seed phrase.

Additional items like a keychain may be included.

Ensure the holographic seal on the box was intact. This is your first visual confirmation of a genuine, untampered product. Keep your recovery sheets handy; they are the foundation of your security protocol.

Phase 1: Device Initialization and the Heart of Security
Connect and Choose: Plug your Lêdger into your computer. The welcome screen will appear. Select "Configure as new device." This tells the device to generate a brand-new, unique cryptographic secret.

The Most Critical Step: Your Recovery Phrase: Your device will now create a 24-word list known as your Recovery Phrase (or seed phrase). This is not a suggestion; it is the master key to your entire crypto portfolio. The device will display these words one at a time.

Action: Use the provided recovery sheet and a pen to write these words down by hand. Double-check the spelling and order. This is an analog process for a digital world for a reason.

The Golden Rules of Your Recovery Phrase:

It is for your eyes only. Never share it.

It stays offline. No photos, no digital notes, no cloud storage.

It is durable. Consider a fire-and-water-proof safe for storage.

Verification is Key: Your Lêdger will then ask you to re-select a series of these words. This confirms you have recorded them correctly. Do not skip this step.

Phase 2: Partnering with Lêdger Live
Your Lêdger device is a secure vault, and Lêdger Live is the interface you use to manage it.

Download the Official App: Go to the official Lêdger website and download Lêdger Live for your desktop or smartphone. This is the only application you should use to manage your device.

Set Your PIN Code: During the setup in Lêdger Live, you will be prompted to create a PIN code for the physical device. This 4-8 digit code protects it from unauthorized physical access. It is different from your Lêdger Live account password.

Phase 3: Installing Apps and Receiving Funds
Your Lêdger device operates on a simple principle: it secures the private keys for each blockchain.

Install Crypto Apps: In Lêdger Live, go to the "Manager" section. Here, you can "install" apps for Bitcoin, Ethereum, or any other supported cryptocurrency. These apps are small and allow your device to interact with different blockchains.

Your First Secure Transaction: To receive crypto, go to the "Accounts" tab, select the relevant cryptocurrency, and click "Receive." Lêdger Live will generate a receiving address and ask you to "Verify on device." This crucial step ensures the address on your screen matches the one on your secure Lêdger screen, protecting you from malware.

Send a small test transaction from an exchange to this address. Once confirmed, you have successfully moved your assets into self-custody.

You Are Now in Control
By completing the steps on Lêdger.com/start, you have transitioned from a user on a platform to the sovereign owner of your digital wealth. Your coins are now protected by your Lêdger device, accessible only by your PIN and recoverable only by your 24-word phrase. Explore Lêdger Live to safely buy, swap, and grow your assets. Welcome to a new era of security and independence.