ledger.com/start

Getting Started with Ledger at Ledger.com/Start

Ledger is a leading provider of hardware wallets designed to secure and manage cryptocurrency assets. To get started with your Ledger device, follow the steps outlined below.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Visit Ledger.com/Start

• Open your web browser and navigate to ledger.com/start.

2. Choose Your Ledger Device

• Select the model of your Ledger device (Ledger Nano S, Ledger Nano S Plus, or Ledger Nano X).

3. Download Ledger Live

• Ledger Live is the official software to manage your Ledger hardware wallet.

  • Click on the download button for your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux).

  • For mobile devices, go to the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android) and search for "Ledger Live."

4. Install Ledger Live

• For Desktop:

  • Windows: Run the downloaded installer and follow the setup instructions.

  • macOS: Open the downloaded .dmg file and drag the Ledger Live app to your Applications folder.

  • Linux: Follow the specific installation instructions provided for your Linux distribution.

• For Mobile:

  • Open the App Store or Google Play Store and install the Ledger Live app.

Setting Up Ledger Live

1. Launch Ledger Live

• Open the Ledger Live application on your desktop or mobile device.

2. Initialize the Application

• Choose "Get Started" to begin the setup process.

3. Select Your Ledger Device

• Choose your Ledger device model (Ledger Nano S, Ledger Nano S Plus, or Ledger Nano X).

4. Connect Your Ledger Device

• For Desktop: Use the provided USB cable to connect your Ledger hardware wallet to your computer.

• For Mobile: Connect your Ledger device via Bluetooth (Ledger Nano X) or using an OTG cable (Ledger Nano S, Ledger Nano S Plus).

Setting Up Your Ledger Device

1. Set Up as New Device or Restore from Recovery Phrase

• Set Up as New Device:

  • Follow the prompts to create a PIN code on your Ledger device.

  • Write down the 24-word recovery phrase displayed on your device on the provided recovery sheet. This phrase is crucial for recovering your wallet if the device is lost or damaged.

• Restore from Recovery Phrase:

  • Choose the option to restore your device and enter your 24-word recovery phrase.

2. Install Firmware

• Ledger Live will check if your device's firmware is up to date. Follow the prompts to install any available updates.

Adding Accounts in Ledger Live

1. Add Accounts

• Navigate to "Accounts" and click "Add Account."

• Select the cryptocurrency you want to add.

• Follow the prompts to allow Ledger Live to communicate with your Ledger device.

• The account will be added and displayed in the Ledger Live interface.