ledger.com/start — Setup Guide

Follow these clear steps at ledger.com/start to initialize your Ledger device and Ledger Live safely.

Quick setup steps

1
Download Ledger Live

Get the Ledger Live installer for your operating system and install the app locally.

2
Connect your Ledger device

Use the supplied cable and follow on-device prompts to allow Ledger Live to detect the device.

3
Create PIN & seed

Set a unique PIN on-device. Write the recovery phrase on paper and store it in a safe place.

4
Finish onboarding

Add accounts in Ledger Live and verify balances. Confirm a small test transaction to ensure everything works.

Important: Ledger will never ask for your recovery phrase. Treat it as the single source of truth to recover funds.