Official Setup Portal • Ledger.com/start
Get started with Ledger Live. Initialize your hardware wallet, create a secure offline backup, and manage 5,500+ cryptocurrencies and NFTs with uncompromised military-grade protection.
Certified EAL6+ Secure Chip
Supports Windows, Mac & Mobile
100% Offline Cold Storage
Official Device Onboarding & Ecosystem Setup
Welcome to the safest gateway for managing cryptocurrencies, non-fungible tokens, and decentralized digital wealth. The ledger.com/start initialization path guarantees that your physical secure element chip pairs seamlessly with verified Ledger Live software, establishing verifiable ownership of your private keys right from day one.
STEP 01
Begin by retrieving the official Ledger Live desktop or mobile application directly through Ledger's verified domain. Never trust unverified third-party search mirrors or browser extensions. Ledger Live orchestrates your initial hardware firmware verification, ensuring your cold storage apparatus operates purely in an untampered, pristine state.
STEP 02
Connect the device via USB-C or Bluetooth and establish a robust 4-to-8 digit security PIN code. Your secure enclave will immediately generate an offline 24-word Secret Recovery Phrase. Write these words precisely on your physical recovery sheet; never photograph, digitize, or store them in cloud vaults.
STEP 03
Install blockchain apps like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana via the integrated App Catalog. Inspect and verify incoming addresses directly on the hardware screen before finalizing inbound deposits or signing DeFi contracts. Ledger ensures complete clear-signing visibility, giving you impenetrable control over all your assets.
Complete setup takes under ten minutes. Protect your crypto savings against hacks, keyloggers, and exchange insolvency with true cold storage independence.
