Welcome to Lêdger: Your First Steps to Ultimate Crypto Security

Welcome, and congratulations on choosing a Lêdger device. You've taken a decisive step toward taking full control of your digital assets. This guide, designed for Lêdger.com/start, is your dedicated roadmap to unboxing, setting up, and securing your cryptocurrency with unwavering confidence. Let's transform your new hardware wallet from a device in a box into your personal fortress for the digital age.

Unboxing Your Digital Vault
Before we power up, let's ensure you have everything you need. Carefully open your Lêdger box and confirm the contents. You should find your Lêdger Nano device (S Plus, or X), a USB-C cable, a keychain strap, and three recovery sheets. The most critical component here is the recovery sheet – this is your anchor of security. Store it in a safe, offline location, far from digital cameras and prying eyes.

Step 1: The Initial Power-Up
Connect your Lêdger device to your computer using the provided USB cable. The screen will light up, presenting you with your first choice: "Configure as new device" or "Restore from recovery phrase." Since this is a fresh start, select "Configure as new device." Your device will then guide you through generating your unique, 24-word recovery phrase.

This moment is paramount. Your 24-word recovery phrase is your master key. It is the only way to recover your funds if your Lêdger is lost, stolen, or damaged. The device itself is merely a secure portal to access these keys.

Step 2: Recording Your Recovery Phrase
Your Lêdger device will now display a list of 24 words, one by one. With your provided recovery sheet and a pen, write down each word exactly as shown and in the correct order. Do not rush.

Crucial Security Reminders:

Never digitize this phrase. No photos, no cloud storage, no typing it into a computer or phone.

Never share these 24 words with anyone. Lêdger will never ask for them.

Store multiple copies in secure, separate physical locations, like a safe or a safety deposit box.

Once you've confirmed you've written them down, your device will ask you to verify the phrase by selecting a few words in sequence. This ensures you have a correct, legible copy.

Step 3: Installing Lêdger Live and Setting a PIN
With your recovery phrase securely stored, the next step is to install Lêdger Live, the companion application that lets you manage your assets. Visit the official Lêdger website to download Lêdger Live for your desktop or mobile device.

During the setup in Lêdger Live, you will be prompted to set a PIN code for your physical Lêdger device. This PIN is your first line of defense, protecting the device from unauthorized physical access. Choose a code that is strong but memorable for you.

Step 4: Your First Crypto Transaction
You're almost there! Lêdger Live will help you "Add an Account" for a cryptocurrency, like Bitcoin or Ethereum. Once you create an account, the app will generate a receiving address. This is your unique public key for receiving funds.

To test your setup, send a small, test amount of crypto from an exchange or another wallet to this new Lêdger-generated address. Watching this transaction confirm in Lêdger Live is the final step in validating your entire setup is functioning perfectly.

You have now successfully navigated Lêdger.com/start. You are in command of your private keys, and therefore, your financial sovereignty. Explore Lêdger Live to buy, swap, stake, and grow your assets—all from the security of your hardware wallet. Welcome to the secure world of Lêdger. Your journey has just begun.