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L LEDGER
LEDGER.COM / START
SECURE SETUP
01 INTRODUCTION

Your crypto.
Your device.
Your control.

Explore a practical guide to Ledger wallet setup, device preparation, compatible software, transaction verification, and essential security habits from the beginning.

Begin Setup ↗ Explore security →
LEDGER DEVICE 01 / 03
CONNECTION READY
VERIFY DEVICE
SETUP PROGRESS
READY TO BEGIN
01 Setup 02 Security 03 Benefits 04 FAQ
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START WITH THE BASICS

A hardware wallet works best when you understand every step.

Setting up a Ledger device involves more than connecting hardware. It also means understanding how wallet software, accounts, recovery information, and transaction approval work together.

01 / SETUP

Follow the right sequence.

Taking each stage one at a time can make the initial wallet experience easier to understand and manage.

01
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Prepare

Have your hardware wallet ready and begin with legitimate setup information and trusted software.

DEVICE PREPARATION
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Connect

Connect your device with compatible wallet software and review available account-management options.

SOFTWARE CONNECTION
03
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Verify

Carefully compare important transaction and address information with what appears on the physical device.

FINAL VERIFICATION
02 / SECURITY

The most important information stays private.

Your recovery information should be treated as confidential. Never share it with another person and never enter it into an unfamiliar website, application, form, or message.

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NEVER SHARE YOUR RECOVERY PHRASE

Legitimate support should not require your confidential recovery information.

SECURITY CHECK 02 / 04
SAFE HABITS
RECOVERY PRIVATE
03 / DAILY USE

Better habits for everyday management.

01

Review Your Accounts

Monitor supported cryptocurrency accounts and balances through compatible wallet software.

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02

Receive Assets

Verify the intended account and receiving address before sharing transaction information.

03

Approve Carefully

Review important details on your hardware wallet before confirming a transaction.

04

Stay Alert

Be cautious with fake websites, suspicious links, imitation apps, and unexpected support messages.

04 / QUICK REVIEW

Before pressing approve.

A few seconds of verification can help you catch mistakes before completing a sensitive operation.

01 Check the recipient address ✓
02 Confirm the amount ✓
03 Review the physical device ✓
04 Keep recovery information private ✓
COMMON QUESTIONS

Start with clarity.

What is Ledger.com/start? +

It is a starting point for users looking to understand Ledger hardware-wallet setup, device preparation, compatible software, and basic security practices.

What information should remain private? +

Recovery information should remain confidential and should never be entered into unknown websites, forms, applications, or messages.

Why verify transactions on the device? +

Checking transaction information directly on the hardware wallet gives you another opportunity to identify incorrect details before approval.

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LEDGER.COM/START

Start carefully.
Stay in control.

Learn the setup process, protect your recovery information, and make transaction verification part of your everyday routine.

Review Setup →
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