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. Download Ledger Live desktop, set up your Ledger Live wallet, and follow our guided security flow. Our process focuses on safety: verifying firmware 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 hardware wallets?
Hardware wallets keep your cryptographic keys isolated from internet-connected devices, preventing remote theft. After your Ledger Live download, this page guides you through a minimal, secure setup and points to best practices for long-term custody using Ledger Live desktop and Ledger Live wallet features.
Setup checklist
- Unbox & verify device authenticity
- Visit ledger.com/start to download Ledger Live desktop
- Install Ledger Live and connect your device
- Create PIN & write down recovery seed offline
- Confirm firmware updates and test a small transaction
- Store your seed and device in separate secure locations