🌟 Welcome to Ledger.com/Start®
Ledger is the global leader in securing crypto assets. With our trusted hardware wallets and the powerful Ledger Live app, you can safely buy, sell, swap, stake, and store your cryptocurrencies.
This guide is your first step into the world of decentralized finance, NFTs, and secure asset ownership — the Ledger way.
📦 What You Need to Begin
- ✅ A Ledger Nano X or Nano S Plus device
- 📱 A mobile phone or desktop computer
- 🌐 Internet access to install Ledger Live
- 📝 A secure place to write your 24-word recovery phrase
⚙️ Set Up Your Ledger Device
- Go to https://ledger.com/start
- Download the Ledger Live app for your platform (Windows, macOS, iOS, or Android)
- Connect your Ledger device via USB or Bluetooth (Nano X)
- Choose “Set up as new device” or “Restore device”
- Write down your 24-word recovery phrase — securely and offline 🔐
- Confirm the phrase on your device to complete setup
Never share your recovery phrase. Ledger will NEVER ask for it. If someone else has it, they can access your crypto. 🚨
📲 Installing Ledger Live
Ledger Live is the official interface for managing your assets and interacting with the blockchain — all while keeping your private keys offline.
- Buy, sell, or exchange assets directly in the app 💱
- Track your full portfolio in real-time 📈
- Manage over 5,500 cryptocurrencies 🪙
- Access staking, NFTs, and DeFi securely 🧬
Download Ledger Live
💼 Add Accounts to Ledger Live
- Open Ledger Live and click “Accounts”
- Click “Add Account”
- Select your desired cryptocurrency (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum)
- Connect and unlock your Ledger device
- Install the required app (e.g., Bitcoin app)
- Your wallet will sync and appear in your dashboard 🎉
💸 Sending & Receiving Assets
To Receive:
- Click “Receive” in Ledger Live
- Select your account
- Verify the address on your Ledger device 🧐
- Copy and share the verified address
To Send:
- Click “Send”
- Enter the destination address and amount
- Confirm the transaction on your Ledger device
🚀 Explore Ledger Features
- Staking: Earn rewards with ETH, DOT, ADA, and more 🌱
- Buy & Sell: Buy crypto with credit/debit card or bank transfer 💳
- Swap: Exchange tokens directly inside Ledger Live 🔄
- NFTs: View and send NFTs on Ethereum & Polygon 🎨
- DeFi: Connect to DeFi apps securely with WalletConnect 🧠
🔐 Ledger Security Best Practices
- Never enter your recovery phrase into a website or keyboard ❌
- Always verify addresses on your Ledger screen
- Keep your device PIN-protected
- Store your recovery phrase in a safe offline place (fireproof, waterproof if possible) 🔥💧
- Only use the official Ledger apps and firmware
❓ FAQs & Support
Q: What if I lose my Ledger device?
A: You can recover your assets using your 24-word recovery phrase on a new Ledger.
Q: Is Ledger Live free?
A: Yes, Ledger Live is completely free to use.
Q: Can I use Ledger with MetaMask?
A: Yes, you can connect your Ledger to MetaMask for accessing dApps.
Q: Does Ledger support NFTs?
A: Yes, NFTs on Ethereum and Polygon are fully supported via Ledger Live.
🧠 Pro Tips for Power Users
- Enable “Developer Mode” to access experimental apps 🧪
- Export full transaction history for tax purposes 📊
- Use different accounts for privacy or tax separation 💼
- Use Ledger with third-party wallets like Rabby or MetaMask
- Enable passphrase protection for an extra security layer 🔐