Official Site® — Ledger.com/Start®

Getting started • official onboarding • secure setup

Get started with Ledger.com/Start® — official onboarding

Welcome to the Official Site onboarding portal at Ledger.com/Start. This official getting-started guide focuses on clear, actionable steps to initialize your Ledger device safely. Ledger.com/Start walks you through unpacking, verifying device authenticity, installing Ledger Live, creating and protecting your recovery seed, setting a secure PIN, and connecting to apps. Use Ledger.com/Start as your trusted resource — follow every on-device prompt and keep recovery information offline.

Official onboarding

Ledger.com/Start provides the authoritative getting-started flow for Ledger devices to avoid unofficial or outdated guides.

Device verification

Detailed instructions on firmware verification and tamper checks so you can confirm device integrity before use.

Recovery best practices

Practical advice for recording, storing, and testing your recovery seed safely without exposing it to online services.

Step-by-step getting started

The recommended flow on Ledger.com/Start is intentionally simple. First, inspect the packaging for tamper evidence and serial numbers. Second, download Ledger Live from the official link provided by the portal and verify the installer signature. Third, connect your Ledger device and follow the on-device prompts to generate a new recovery seed or restore an existing one. Fourth, set a unique PIN and optionally enable a passphrase for additional privacy. Finally, install apps for the blockchains you use and create accounts in Ledger Live.

Quick checklist

  1. Verify packaging and serial numbers.
  2. Download Ledger Live from Ledger.com/Start (verify signatures).
  3. Generate or restore recovery seed on-device; write it down offline.
  4. Set PIN and consider passphrase for partitioned accounts.
  5. Install blockchain apps, create accounts, and confirm addresses on-device.

Security checkpoints — what to verify

Security during onboarding matters most. Ledger.com/Start highlights these checkpoints: verify the firmware fingerprint in the Ledger Live app and on-device, confirm that the installer is signed by the official publisher (compare checksums), and always approve transactions by checking the address and amount on the Ledger device screen. Never enter your recovery seed into a phone, computer, or cloud storage — Ledger.com/Start emphasizes physical recording on the supplied card or a steel backup device.

Passphrase & advanced options

For advanced users, Ledger.com/Start explains passphrase usage (sometimes called the 25th word) to create hidden wallets or partition funds. Use passphrases carefully — a passphrase lost equals loss of access. Ledger.com/Start covers multi-device workflows, testing restores, and safe transfer of large holdings using staged test sends and confirmations.

Recovery — your single backup

The recovery seed is the master backup to your Ledger wallet. Ledger.com/Start provides practical guidance: write words clearly, make multiple physical backups stored in separate secure locations, consider tamper-resistant steel backups, and never digitize the seed. To test a backup, use a spare hardware device or an approved recovery environment documented on the portal. Ledger.com/Start stresses that losing the seed means losing access; sharing it means losing control.

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Final note — use the official portal

Always use the Official Site® onboarding flow at Ledger.com/Start when setting up a Ledger device. Avoid third-party "quick start" articles that may be outdated or insecure. Ledger.com/Start is maintained to reflect the latest security practices, firmware checks, and compatibility notes for Ledger devices and Ledger Live. Start here, verify everything on-device, and keep your recovery seed offline.