Secure your crypto — start here
Welcome to Ledger.com/start, the official quick-start landing page to get your Ledger hardware wallet ready in minutes. Our guided flow focuses on safety: downloading the Ledger Live desktop application, setting up your Ledger Live wallet, verifying device authenticity, generating an offline recovery seed, choosing a strong PIN, and learning safe storage practices. Keys never leave your device and no account creation is required.
Why Ledger hardware wallets?
Ledger hardware wallets keep your cryptographic keys isolated from internet-connected devices, preventing remote theft. The Ledger Live desktop application provides a secure interface for managing your assets. This page guides you through the Ledger Live download process, secure setup of your Ledger Live wallet, and points to best practices for long-term custody.
Setup checklist
- Unbox & verify device authenticity seals
- Download Ledger Live desktop application from official sources
- Connect your device and follow the Ledger Live wallet setup
- Create PIN & write down recovery seed offline
- Confirm firmware updates through Ledger Live desktop app
- Store your seed and device in separate secure locations