LEDGER Set up your device

YOUR JOURNEY STARTS HERE

Your keys.
Your crypto.
Your call.

Take control of your digital assets with Ledger. Set up your device in a few simple steps—and keep your private keys safely offline.

Let’s get you started

It takes about 15 minutes. No technical experience needed.

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THE FIRST FEW STEPS

Make it yours.

From unboxing to your first receive, here’s the simple path to getting started with confidence.

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Set up your device

Start with the Ledger Live app and follow the in-app instructions to initialize your device.

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Write down your recovery phrase

Your 24 words are the master key to your assets. Write them down and keep them somewhere private and offline.

Learn the golden rules →
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Add your accounts

Use Ledger Live to add accounts for the crypto assets you want to manage with your device.

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Receive your first assets

Choose an account, select Receive, then verify the address on your Ledger device before sharing it.

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✳ Always verify addresses and transaction details on your Ledger device screen.

KEEP THIS CLOSE

Three rules.
No exceptions.

Your recovery phrase is yours alone. Ledger will never ask you to share it—not in an email, not in a call, not on a website.

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Never share your 24 words.

Anyone with your recovery phrase can access your assets. Keep it private, always.

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Ledger will never ask for them.

Ignore messages or websites asking for your phrase. They’re scams.

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Verify on your device.

Check every address and transaction directly on your Ledger screen before you approve.

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YOUR RECOVERY PHRASE IS THE KEY TO YOUR ASSETS.KEEP IT OFFLINE. KEEP IT TO YOURSELF.

GOOD QUESTIONS

Wondering
about something?

Here are a few things new Ledger users often ask.

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What is Ledger Live?

Ledger Live is the companion app for your Ledger device. It helps you manage accounts, check balances, and prepare transactions that you confirm on your device.

What is a recovery phrase?

It’s a unique set of 24 words generated by your device. It can restore access to your assets if your device is lost or damaged. Store it offline and never share it.

Can Ledger recover my recovery phrase?

No. Your recovery phrase belongs to you, and Ledger cannot access or restore it. That’s why keeping your private backup safe is essential.

Where can I get help with my device?

Visit the Ledger Support Center for official setup guides, troubleshooting steps, and product information.

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YOU’RE IN CONTROL

Ready when
you are.

Go through setup

Take it one step at a time. You’ve got this.