THE FIRST STEP TO SELF-CUSTODY

Make it yours.
Start with Ledger.

A few thoughtful steps are all it takes to set up your device and put you in control. Let’s get you started—safely.

Set up your Ledger How it works

Your keys stay yours.
Private by design.A calm, guided setup
at your own pace

01 / YOUR JOURNEYSECURE FROM THE START

A sleek black hardware wallet resting on a neutral stone surface

✳Simple steps.
Stronger security.

YOUR DIGITAL ASSETS. YOUR CONTROL.

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A BETTER WAY TO BEGIN

Security, made
human.

Self-custody means you hold the keys. Your Ledger device keeps them offline, while Ledger Live helps you manage your assets. We’ll walk you through the essentials—one step at a time.

3simple stages
to get started

YOUR SETUP, YOUR PACE

Start here.

Choose your device for tailored connection tips, then check off each step as you go.

Connect with USB-C or Bluetooth. Use USB-C for the simplest first setup. Bluetooth is available with Ledger Live on your phone.

Download Ledger LiveGet the app from ledger.com/start. Check the address before downloading.Connect and check your deviceFollow the prompts on your Ledger device and in Ledger Live.Set a PIN on your deviceChoose a PIN only you know. Never share it with anyone.Write down your 24-word recovery phraseRecord it on the recovery sheet and keep it somewhere private and offline.

Your recovery phrase is the master key to your crypto. Ledger will never ask you to share it online.

THE BASICSA LITTLE KNOW-HOW GOES A LONG WAY

Three things to know
before you begin.

Your device protects your keys

Private keys stay inside your Ledger device, offline. Confirm transactions directly on its screen—not on a message or website.

Learn about device security

Your recovery phrase is yours alone

It’s the backup to your wallet. Write it down offline, store it somewhere private, and never enter it into a website or app.

Protect your recovery phrase

Ledger Live is your companion

Use the official app to manage your portfolio and connect with supported services. Always download it from Ledger’s official website.

Explore Ledger Live

YOUR DEVICEYOUR RECOVERY PHRASEYOUR CONTROL

A NOTE ON SECURITY

Keep your recovery
phrase a secret.

Anyone who has your 24 words can access your crypto. No legitimate support agent will ever ask you for them—not by phone, email, chat, or on a website.

Never share it. Never type it online. Store it offline.

Read the security guide

HERE WHEN YOU NEED US

Questions along the way?

Find setup guides, answers, and troubleshooting in the Ledger Support Center.

Visit support

Make it yours.Start with Ledger.

Security, madehuman.