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Welcome to Ledger.com/Start®, your official guide to powering up and setting up your Ledger hardware wallet. This step-by-step guide will help you get started with your Ledger device effectively.
1. Preparing Your Ledger Device
Before you begin, gather the following items:
Ledger hardware wallet (e.g., Ledger Nano S, Ledger Nano X)
USB cable (included with your Ledger device)
Recovery sheet (to write down your recovery phrase)
2. Connecting Your Ledger Device
Connect to Your Computer: Use the USB cable to connect your Ledger hardware wallet to your computer.
3. Accessing Ledger.com/Start®
Visit Ledger.com/Start®: Open your web browser and go to ledger.com/start.
Follow Setup Instructions: Depending on your Ledger model, follow the setup instructions provided on the Ledger.com/Start® page.
4. Initializing Your Ledger Device
Set Up Your Device: Follow the on-screen instructions displayed on your Ledger device.
Create a PIN: Set a PIN code using the Ledger device's buttons. This PIN will secure your wallet and authorize transactions.
Backup Your Recovery Phrase: Your Ledger device will generate a 24-word recovery phrase. Write down these words on your recovery sheet in the exact order given. Store this sheet in a secure place, as it is crucial for recovering your wallet if your Ledger device is lost or damaged.
5. Using Ledger Live
Download Ledger Live: Visit the Ledger.com/Start® page to download and install Ledger Live, the official application for managing your Ledger device.
Connect Your Ledger Device: Launch Ledger Live on your computer and follow the prompts to connect your Ledger hardware wallet.
Manage Your Accounts: Ledger Live provides a user-friendly interface to manage multiple cryptocurrency accounts, view balances, send, and receive transactions securely.
6. Security Measures
Regular Updates: Ensure your Ledger device firmware is up to date through Ledger Live to benefit from the latest security features and improvements.
Use Additional Security Features: Explore features like passphrase support to add an extra layer of security to your accounts.
7. Support and Resources
Help Center: For further assistance, visit Ledger's support page here for FAQs, guides, and troubleshooting.
Community Engagement: Join the Ledger community forums to connect with other users, share experiences, and learn more about securing your digital assets.
