ledger.com/start

Official quick-start: initialize, secure, and use your Ledger Live wallet with Ledger Live desktop

Secure your crypto with Ledger — start here

Welcome to ledger.com/start, the official quick-start landing page to download Ledger Live desktop, set up your Ledger Live wallet, and connect your Ledger device. This guide helps you install Ledger Live, update firmware, create your secure PIN, and back up your recovery phrase. With Ledger, your private keys never leave the device, ensuring that your digital assets remain safe even if your computer is compromised.

Ledger Live Download
Install the official Ledger Live desktop application from ledger.com/start
Recovery & Seed Backup
Write down your recovery phrase securely offline
Secure Transactions
Confirm every transaction directly on your Ledger device

Why choose Ledger hardware wallets?

Ledger hardware wallets isolate your private keys inside a certified secure element chip, ensuring they remain protected from malware, phishing, and online threats. By using Ledger Live desktop, you can manage multiple cryptocurrencies, check balances, and send transactions with confidence. This page ensures you follow the correct process from unboxing to first transaction.

Setup checklist

  1. Unbox your Ledger device and verify authenticity seals
  2. Connect your device and visit ledger.com/start
  3. Download Ledger Live desktop for Windows, macOS, or Linux
  4. Create a strong PIN code on your device
  5. Write down and securely store your 24-word recovery phrase
  6. Update your device firmware if prompted
  7. Open your Ledger Live wallet and add crypto accounts
  8. Test with a small transaction before transferring larger amounts
  9. Store your device and recovery phrase in separate secure places