Your Step-by-Step Guide to Securing Cryptocurrency Assets
Follow these essential steps to set up your Ledger® hardware wallet and secure your cryptocurrency assets
Begin your security journey at the official setup portal. This will automatically detect your device model and guide you through the initial setup process.
Go to ledger.com/startConnect your Ledger® hardware wallet via USB. Set your PIN code and securely write down your 24-word recovery phrase. This phrase is your ultimate backup.
Setup InstructionsDownload Ledger® Live for your desktop or mobile device. This application will serve as your dashboard for managing all your cryptocurrency assets.
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Ledger® Live login requires physical confirmation on your hardware device. Your private keys never leave the secure element of your Ledger® wallet.
Monitor all your crypto assets in one place. Track performance, view transaction history, and analyze your portfolio allocation.
Buy, sell, and swap cryptocurrencies directly within Ledger® Live while maintaining complete control of your private keys.
Ledger® devices incorporate the highest security standards to protect your cryptocurrency assets against both physical and digital threats.
Military-grade security for your private keys
Physical verification required for all transactions
Private keys never leave your device
Begin at ledger.com/start which will guide you through initialization, PIN setup, and recovery phrase backup. You'll then install Ledger® Live to manage your assets.
No, Ledger® Live is designed specifically to work with Ledger® hardware wallets. The application serves as an interface for your hardware-secured accounts.
Yes, Ledger® Live is available as a mobile app for both iOS and Android. You can download it from your device's app store and connect via Bluetooth (for Nano X) or USB-C cable.
Ledger® Live login requires connecting your hardware wallet. There's no password - you simply connect your device and confirm actions directly on the hardware wallet.
Ledger® Live receives updates approximately every 4-6 weeks. We recommend enabling automatic updates or checking regularly to ensure you have the latest security enhancements.
Ledger® devices support over 5,500 cryptocurrencies and tokens. You can manage Bitcoin, Ethereum, ERC-20 tokens, and many other assets through Ledger® Live.