Ledger.com/Start — Begin Securing Your Cryptocurrency Safely

Ledger Start provides an intuitive and secure approach to initializing your Ledger hardware wallet. Follow step-by-step instructions to create, manage, and protect your digital assets with industry-leading security standards, all without unnecessary boxes or overlays.

Initialize Your Ledger Wallet

Starting your Ledger wallet begins with connecting your device to your computer or mobile device. Ledger ensures that your private keys are generated securely within the device itself, never exposing them online. This isolation from the internet protects your assets from hacking attempts, malware, and phishing attacks.

Follow the on-screen instructions to select a PIN code and generate your recovery phrase. Ledger’s user-friendly interface ensures that this process is simple yet highly secure, even for first-time cryptocurrency users.

Device Initialization Visual

Create Your Recovery Phrase

Your recovery phrase is the master key to your wallet. Ledger generates a unique set of words that allows you to restore your wallet if the device is lost or damaged. Always store this phrase offline in a secure location. Never take a screenshot or store it digitally to prevent unauthorized access.

Ledger’s setup guides you through recording your recovery phrase safely and verifying it to ensure accuracy. This step guarantees that your funds remain recoverable under any circumstance.

Recovery Phrase Guide

Secure Transactions and Asset Management

Once initialized, you can manage multiple cryptocurrencies securely through Ledger Live. Every transaction requires manual verification on the hardware device, preventing unauthorized transfers. This method ensures that even if your computer is compromised, your funds remain protected.

Ledger Live provides an intuitive dashboard to monitor balances, send and receive assets, and track transaction history, all while maintaining the highest level of security.

Transaction Dashboard

Firmware and Security Updates

Ledger devices periodically receive firmware updates to enhance security, compatibility, and feature availability. Ledger Live automatically notifies users about available updates, and updates are cryptographically verified to ensure authenticity. This maintains a secure and trusted environment for your digital assets.

Never install unverified software or connect your Ledger to untrusted devices, as this could compromise your wallet security. Ledger’s update system ensures your device remains protected against emerging threats.

Firmware Update Illustration

Advanced Security Features

Ledger wallets offer advanced protection through secure chips, PIN code protection, and optional passphrase encryption. Every transaction and access request is verified physically on the device, providing an additional layer of defense against attacks.

These features combine to give you unparalleled control over your cryptocurrency, allowing you to securely store, send, and receive funds without relying on third parties.

Advanced Security Visual

Feature Highlights

Private Key Isolation

Private keys never leave the device, ensuring that your cryptocurrency is secure at all times.

Multi-Asset Support

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