Welcome to Ledger. You’ve taken an important step toward true ownership of your cryptocurrency.
Ledger helps you protect, manage, and grow your digital assets by keeping your private keys offline and under your control. Whether this is your first crypto wallet or you’re upgrading your security, this page will guide you through starting safely and confidently with your Ledger device.
Crypto gives you freedom — but only if it’s secured properly. Ledger is designed to make that security simple, reliable, and accessible from the very beginning.
Unlike traditional financial systems, cryptocurrency does not rely on banks or central authorities. That means you are responsible for your assets. If your private keys are exposed, lost, or stolen, your crypto cannot be recovered.
Ledger was built to solve this problem.
By storing your private keys inside a secure hardware device, Ledger protects your assets from online threats such as hacking, phishing, malware, and unauthorized access. Your keys never leave the device — not during setup, not during transactions, and not while using apps.
Starting with Ledger means starting with security as your foundation.
Before setting up your Ledger device, make sure you have:
Never set up your Ledger in public or share sensitive information with anyone. Ledger will never ask for your recovery phrase online.
Ledger Live is the official companion app for your Ledger device. It allows you to manage your crypto securely while keeping private keys offline.
Download Ledger Live only from the official Ledger website. Once installed, open the app and follow the on-screen instructions to begin device setup.
Ledger Live will:
When you power on your Ledger device for the first time, you’ll be prompted to create a new wallet.
During setup, you will:
Your recovery phrase is the master key to your crypto. Anyone with access to it can control your funds. Store it offline, keep it private, and never enter it into a website, app, or computer.
Ledger cannot recover your phrase for you.
This step is critical.
Write down your 24-word recovery phrase exactly as shown, in the correct order. Store it somewhere safe, offline, and protected from fire, water, or theft.
Best practices include:
Your Ledger device is replaceable. Your recovery phrase is not.
Once your device is set up, Ledger Live allows you to install apps for different cryptocurrencies and create accounts.
Ledger supports thousands of coins and tokens, including:
You can add and manage multiple accounts, all protected by the same Ledger device.
With Ledger Live, you can send and receive crypto safely while confirming every transaction on your physical device.
When sending crypto:
When receiving crypto:
This verification process is what makes Ledger fundamentally more secure than software wallets.
Software wallets and exchanges keep private keys online, which makes them vulnerable to cyber attacks. History has shown that even large platforms can be compromised.
Ledger uses a secure element chip, similar to those used in passports and credit cards, to isolate your private keys from the internet entirely.
This means:
Hardware wallets are widely considered the safest way to store crypto long-term.
Ledger Live is not only a wallet — it’s a complete crypto management platform.
With Ledger Live, you can:
All of this happens without exposing your private keys.
Ledger also supports advanced features for users who want additional protection:
These options allow you to customize your security while maintaining ease of use.
Ledger will never:
Always verify URLs and only use official Ledger software. If anyone asks for your recovery phrase, it is a scam.
Your security depends on staying informed and cautious.
Ledger is trusted by millions of users around the world — from beginners securing their first Bitcoin to institutions managing large portfolios.
By starting with Ledger, you join a global community that values:
Setting up your Ledger device is the most important step you can take to protect your digital assets. From this point forward, you have full control over your crypto — without relying on third parties.
Take your time. Follow each step carefully. Secure your recovery phrase.
You’re not just setting up a wallet — you’re securing your financial future.
Start with Ledger. Own your crypto. Protect what matters.