Made with GrigoraOfficial Hardware Wallet Onboarding • ledger.com/start
Welcome to self-custody. Download Ledger Live to verify genuine hardware authenticity, configure your secret recovery phrase, and manage crypto securely.
STEP 01
Use the official USB cable to plug your Ledger Nano or Stax into your computer or mobile phone.
STEP 02
The app runs a cryptographic check through the Secure Element chip to verify your device is 100% genuine.
STEP 03
Generate your private recovery phrase offline. Never share it with anyone, not even Ledger support.
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OFFICIAL INITIALIZATION PORTAL • LEDGER.COM/START
Welcome to Ledger. Safeguarding your digital assets begins with proper hardware initialization. By setting up through Ledger Live, you establish uncompromising cryptographic security backed by our certified Secure Element chip and proprietary Operating System. Follow our official three-step procedure to initialize your device, generate your private secret recovery phrase offline, and take complete autonomous control of your cryptocurrencies, tokens, and non-fungible assets safely.
Always ensure you acquire the authentic Ledger Live application directly from our verified domain. Compatible across desktop and mobile operating systems, the software establishes an end-to-end encrypted link with your hardware wallet without ever exposing private keys to internet-connected environments.
Power on your hardware wallet using the supplied braided cable. Select the setup as a new device option to generate your unique 24-word Secret Recovery Phrase directly inside the certified EAL6+ Secure Element chip. Accurately transcribe each word onto your physical recovery sheet in complete privacy.
Ledger Live performs an automated cryptographic challenge handshake to verify your hardware wallet is authentic and tamper-free. Our secure bootloader inspects internal firmware signatures, guaranteeing that your device originated untampered from our manufacturing facilities before you transfer any crypto funds.
Ledger will never ask for your 24-word recovery phrase. Never enter your recovery words into any website, smartphone app, cloud storage, password manager, or software prompt. Your recovery words should only ever be entered directly on the physical hardware device itself. Keep the physical paper or steel backup stored in a confidential, fireproof location.
Need technical guidance during setup? Our round-the-clock multilingual security engineers and comprehensive knowledge base are available 24/7. Connect your device securely and step into decentralized finance with unyielding confidence.