Official Guide to Set Up Your Ledger Hardware Wallet Securely
Ledger hardware wallets provide industry-leading security for managing and protecting cryptocurrency assets. The official setup process ensures your device is configured safely and correctly.
Start SetupLedger hardware wallets are designed to store private keys offline, protecting digital assets from hackers and malware. By using secure chip technology and encrypted communication, Ledger ensures that your crypto remains under your full control.
The Ledger.com/start page is the official starting point for initializing your device. It guides users through installing Ledger Live software, creating wallets, and backing up recovery phrases securely.
Hardware wallets provide significantly higher security compared to software wallets because private keys never leave the device.
Open your Ledger package and verify it has not been tampered with.
Connect your Ledger device to your computer using USB cable.
Install Ledger Live software to manage crypto securely.
Follow instructions on device to generate private keys.
Write your recovery phrase and store it offline safely.
Create secure PIN protection for your device.
Following these steps ensures maximum protection for your crypto assets.
Ledger supports Bitcoin, Ethereum, and many other cryptocurrencies securely.
Yes, Ledger uses secure hardware chips and encryption.
Yes, using your recovery phrase backup.
Funds can be restored on new Ledger device using recovery phrase.