01 — PREPARE
Start with the source
Use Ledger’s official website and Ledger Live app. Check the address carefully, and never follow an unexpected setup link sent to you.
YOUR SELF-CUSTODY JOURNEY STARTS HERE
Your crypto.
Your keys.
Your call.
Welcome to a more confident way to own your digital assets. Get your Ledger device ready and take your first steps into self-custody.
Set up your LedgerStart with the official Ledger setup experience
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A CLEAR STARTING POINT
Three steps to
take control.
Your setup is easier when you take it one step at a time. Keep your device close and follow Ledger’s official guidance from beginning to end.
02 — SET UP
Initialize your device
Follow the on-screen instructions to create your PIN and prepare your hardware wallet. Your device should arrive brand new and uninitialized.
03 — PROTECT
Keep your recovery phrase private
Write your recovery phrase down and store it offline in a secure place. Never share it or enter it online—not even with someone claiming to be support.
A NOTE BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Security starts
with you.
Self-custody means you’re in control—and your recovery phrase is the key to that control. Ledger will never ask you to share it. Anyone who does is not acting on Ledger’s behalf. Slow down, verify what you see on your device, and use official Ledger support resources whenever you need help.
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Welcome to
your next move.
Digital assets open up a world of new possibilities—and with possibility comes the need for control. Ledger.com/start® is your starting point for building a more confident relationship with crypto. A Ledger hardware wallet helps keep your private keys offline, giving you a way to manage your assets while keeping ownership in your hands.
Getting started doesn’t have to feel complicated. Begin with the official Ledger setup experience, take your time as you initialize your device, and learn how each step works. You’ll create a PIN, write down your recovery phrase, and discover how to use Ledger Live to manage your digital assets. Your recovery phrase belongs to you alone: keep it offline, store it somewhere secure, and never share it with anyone. Ledger will never ask for it. Make a habit of checking addresses and verifying transactions on your device before approving them. Small, thoughtful steps can make a big difference. Whether you’re exploring crypto for the first time or taking greater control of assets you already own, start with trusted information and move at your own pace. Self-custody is more than technology—it’s the freedom to make your own choices, backed by the responsibility to protect them. Welcome to ownership, by design.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Make your first move.
Follow Ledger’s official steps and start building confidence in self-custody.
Continue to Ledger.com Always verify you’re on an official Ledger website.