🔐 Ledger.com/Start — Start Your Ledger Journey Today!

🧾 What is ledger.com/start and why use it?

The ledger.com/start path is your official starting point for setting up Ledger hardware wallets and Ledger Live. It centralizes setup instructions, download links, safety reminders, and recovery best practices so new users have one place to begin. This guide mirrors the essential steps you’ll take after visiting ledger.com/start, and includes extra tips to avoid common mistakes.

📦 Unboxing and first checks

When you receive your Ledger device, inspect the packaging and tamper-evident seals. Genuine devices arrive in sealed packaging — always confirm the box looks intact before opening. Keep the purchase receipt and original packaging in case you need support.

• ✔️ Confirm package is sealed
• ✔️ Verify model and serial if visible
• ✔️ Avoid used or second-hand devices for initial security

🖥️ Step-by-step setup (based on ledger.com/start)

Follow these steps exactly as they appear on ledger.com/start to set up your device and Ledger Live safely.

1. Download Ledger Live: Visit the official site (the recommended flow from ledger.com/start), download the correct installer for your OS, and run it.
2. Install apps & initialize: Connect your Ledger device, follow on-screen instructions on Ledger Live to initialize the device and set a PIN.
3. Write down your recovery phrase: The 24-word recovery phrase is your last-resort backup. Write it down on paper and store it securely — never store it digitally or share it.
4. Install crypto apps: Use Ledger Live's Manager to install the apps for the coins you want to hold.
5. Receive & verify: Use Ledger Live to generate a receive address and verify it on-device before receiving funds.

🛡️ Security best practices

Security is the core of Ledger’s value proposition. Keep these best practices front of mind when following steps from ledger.com/start:

• Never share your recovery phrase. Ledger support will never ask for it.
• Store your recovery phrase in a secure, offline location (fireproof safe recommended).
• Use a unique, strong PIN and enable additional device protections where available.
• Only download Ledger software from official sources (directly from the site linked at ledger.com/start).

🔁 Common mistakes to avoid

Even experienced users slip up. Avoid these frequent errors when following the instructions found at ledger.com/start:

• Avoid entering your recovery phrase into websites or apps.
• Don’t buy hardware wallets from unofficial marketplaces or unknown resellers.
• Don’t store recovery words in plain text files, screenshots, email, or cloud storage.

❓ FAQ — Quick answers

Q: Where do I begin?
A: Start at ledger.com/start for official installers and the setup walkthrough.

Q: What if I lose my device?
A: Use your 24-word recovery phrase to restore your accounts on a new Ledger device or compatible wallet that supports Ledger recovery format.

Q: Can Ledger support access my crypto?
A: No — Ledger devices keep private keys on-device. Support cannot access your funds.