Welcome to the official Ledger® Getting Started Hub. If you've recently purchased a Ledger device (Nano S Plus or Nano X), you're only a few steps away from securing your digital assets with industry-leading protection. This guide will walk you through your first-time setup, app installation, recovery backup, and best practices for long-term crypto security.
Every Ledger device comes in a sealed package with a tamper-evident design. Ensure the box hasn't been opened or modified. Inside, you’ll find:
🛑 Important: If your device arrives pre-initialized or with any words written on the recovery sheet — do not use it. Contact Ledger Support immediately.
This is the official page to begin the setup process. It will guide you through downloading Ledger Live, installing firmware, and creating your crypto accounts.
Never download Ledger Live from any other source. Bookmark the official site to avoid phishing or malware attacks.
Ledger Live is the companion app that lets you manage your crypto directly from your desktop or mobile device. It supports over 5,500 digital assets and includes real-time balances, swap integrations, and staking features.
Available for:
Once installed, open the app and select “Initialize a new device.” Follow the prompts to connect your Ledger hardware wallet.
During initialization, your device will ask you to create a 4-8 digit PIN. This PIN protects your device from unauthorized access.
You will then be shown a unique 24-word recovery phrase. This phrase is the only way to recover your crypto in case your Ledger device is lost, stolen, or damaged.
After setup, you’ll use Ledger Live to install apps for each blockchain you plan to use (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana). Each app is required to manage a specific network's crypto.
Once installed, you can add accounts, send/receive crypto, and explore staking opportunities — all directly from within the secure environment of Ledger Live.
Ledger Live supports numerous integrations for buying, selling, swapping, and staking crypto — without compromising on security.
Explore options such as:
Crypto scams are increasingly sophisticated. Never trust unsolicited DMs or emails claiming to be from Ledger. Always verify links and domains manually. Use 2FA for your email and never reuse passwords across crypto platforms.
✅ Bookmark: https://www.ledger.com/start
If you need assistance, head to the official Ledger Support page. You’ll find guides, tutorials, and live chat agents ready to help you 24/7.
support.ledger.com — Your go-to hub for secure help and device assistance.