Ledger Start — Your Secure Gateway to Digital Assets
Welcome to Ledger Start, the official portal to safely manage and protect your digital assets. Whether you are entering the world of cryptocurrency for the first time or an experienced investor, Ledger Start ensures that your journey begins with security, confidence, and control.
At Ledger, safeguarding your digital assets isn’t just a feature—it’s the foundation. Ledger Start provides a guided, professional experience for device setup, wallet initialization, and asset management, all while maintaining the highest standards of cybersecurity and user trust.
Get Started Safely
Ledger Start is the official onboarding portal for Ledger hardware wallets. By starting here, you ensure that your experience is both secure and authentic:
Your device is genuine and uncompromised.
Your private keys are generated offline and remain under your control.
Your recovery phrase is created securely.
Ledger Live is downloaded and installed safely.
Avoid third-party sources that can compromise your assets. Ledger Start provides the verified path to setup, protection, and management.
Secure Login Access
Returning users can securely access their Ledger environment using the Login button at the top of this page.
Login Button (UI Concept):
Login – Secure access to your Ledger account and services
Ledger never stores your private keys or recovery phrases. Logging in allows access to official tools, software, updates, and support, while your assets remain fully protected by your hardware wallet.
Why Ledger?
Ledger is a global leader in digital asset security, trusted by millions. Our hardware wallets combine advanced cryptography with user-friendly design to provide an unmatched experience.
Key Advantages
Hardware-level security: Secure Element chips protect your keys.
Offline storage: Keys never touch the internet.
Open, audited architecture: Transparent and continuously improved.
Multi-asset support: Manage thousands of cryptocurrencies.
Trusted globally: Millions of users rely on Ledger daily.
Ledger Start reflects these principles, offering clarity, guidance, and uncompromising security.
Step-by-Step Setup Experience
Ledger Start provides a clear, structured setup process.
1. Choose Your Device
Ledger offers multiple hardware wallets:
Ledger Nano X — Mobile-enabled, Bluetooth connectivity, large storage.
Ledger Nano S Plus — Compact, affordable, full-featured security.
Each device uses Secure Element technology to protect your digital assets.
2. Verify Your Device
Ledger Start guides you in verifying your device authenticity. This ensures your wallet is untampered, protecting you against counterfeit or compromised hardware.
3. Initialize Your Wallet
During setup:
Private keys are generated inside the device, never online.
You create a PIN code for daily access.
A 24-word recovery phrase is generated securely.
Your recovery phrase is your only backup. Ledger will never request it.
4. Install Ledger Live
Ledger Live is your companion application for managing assets securely. With it, you can:
Track balances and portfolio performance
Send and receive crypto safely
Install blockchain applications
Buy, sell, and swap supported tokens
Stake supported cryptocurrencies
Ledger Start ensures that Ledger Live is downloaded from official, verified sources only.
Security-First Design
Ledger Start emphasizes clarity and trust:
Clean, professional typography
Neutral, enterprise-grade colors
Minimalist layout for focus
Clear security prompts
Every design decision is made to reinforce confidence and reduce risk.
Take Full Control of Your Assets
Ledger ensures that you own your keys—and therefore your assets. Unlike exchanges or online wallets:
No centralized custody
No third-party access
No hidden dependencies
Ledger Start guides you from dependency to full ownership securely and confidently.
Security Education Along the Way
Ledger Start isn’t just setup; it’s learning. Users are educated about:
How hardware wallets protect private keys
Identifying phishing attacks and scams
Recognizing fake websites or applications
Best practices for long-term crypto security
Knowledge empowers users to maintain security long after setup.
Support for a Growing Ecosystem
Ledger hardware wallets support a wide range of assets:
Bitcoin (BTC)
Ethereum (ETH)
Solana (SOL)
Cardano (ADA)
Polygon (MATIC)
Thousands of ERC-20 and multi-chain tokens
Ledger Start ensures your device is ready to interact securely with the expanding crypto ecosystem.
Professional-Grade Security for Everyone
Ledger technology is used by:
Institutional investors
Blockchain developers
Enterprises and funds
Individual crypto holders
Ledger Start brings enterprise-level security to every individual without complexity.
Common Security Guidelines
Keep these rules in mind:
Ledger will never ask for your recovery phrase.
Never share your PIN or recovery words.
Always access Ledger services through official channels.
Bookmark ledger.com/start for trusted reference.
Any request for your recovery phrase is a scam.
Returning Users: Login Safely
Returning users can click the Login button to:
Access Ledger Live resources
Review official updates
Get support and documentation
Manage connected services
Your hardware wallet continues to be the core of your security—login simply connects you to verified tools.
Ledger’s Commitment to Transparency
Ledger’s security model relies on:
Proven cryptographic techniques
Independent audits
Open-source documentation
Continuous improvements
Ledger Start reflects this philosophy by providing transparent, verifiable setup guidance.
Your Secure Journey Starts Here
Ledger Start is the first step toward full ownership and security of your digital assets. Choosing to start here means choosing:
Security over convenience
Ownership over dependency
Confidence over uncertainty
Your crypto deserves professional-grade protection, and Ledger Start is where it begins.
Login
Access your Ledger environment securely
Get Started
Set up your Ledger device the official way
Ledger® — The Secure Gateway to Digital Ownership