
Ledger Start — Secure Your Digital Assets with Confidence
Welcome to Ledger Start, the official starting point for safely managing, protecting, and growing your digital assets. Whether you are entering the world of cryptocurrency for the first time or are an experienced investor, Ledger Start ensures that your journey begins with security, clarity, and control.
At Ledger, protecting your digital wealth isn’t just a feature—it’s the foundation. Ledger Start provides a step-by-step, professional onboarding experience for device setup, wallet initialization, and asset management, all while following industry-leading cybersecurity standards.
Begin Safely with Ledger Start
Ledger Start is the official, verified portal for setting up your Ledger hardware wallet. Starting here guarantees:
Your device is genuine and untampered.
Your private keys are generated offline and remain under your control.
Your recovery phrase is created securely and privately.
Ledger Live is downloaded and installed safely from verified sources.
Avoid unverified third-party portals that can compromise your assets. Ledger Start provides the trusted path to ownership.
Secure Login Access
Returning users can securely access their Ledger environment using the Login button at the top of the page.
Login Button Example:
🔐 Login – Access your Ledger account and services securely
Ledger never stores your private keys or recovery phrases. Logging in grants access to official tools, software updates, and support resources, while your assets remain fully protected by your hardware wallet.
Why Ledger?
Ledger is the global leader in digital asset security, trusted by millions of individuals and institutions. Our hardware wallets combine cutting-edge cryptography with intuitive design for an unmatched user experience.
Key Advantages
Hardware-level security with Secure Element chips
Offline key storage to prevent online attacks
Open and audited architecture for transparency
Multi-asset support for thousands of cryptocurrencies
Trusted worldwide by millions of users
Ledger Start embodies these principles, providing clarity, confidence, and industry-leading protection.
Step-by-Step Ledger Setup
Ledger Start provides a guided, structured setup experience that ensures your assets are secured from day one.
1. Choose Your Device
Ledger offers multiple hardware wallets, including:
Ledger Nano X – Bluetooth-enabled, mobile-ready, with large app capacity
Ledger Nano S Plus – Compact, affordable, and fully secure
Each device features Secure Element technology, protecting your digital assets at the highest level.
2. Verify Your Device
Ledger Start guides you through device verification, ensuring your hardware wallet is authentic and tamper-free, providing peace of mind against counterfeit devices.
3. Initialize Your Wallet
During setup:
Private keys are generated inside the device, never leaving the Secure Element
You create a PIN code to secure your wallet
A 24-word recovery phrase is generated offline
This recovery phrase is the only backup of your wallet. Ledger will never ask for it.
4. Install Ledger Live
Ledger Live is the official companion app for managing your cryptocurrency portfolio. With it, you can:
Monitor balances and portfolio performance
Send and receive crypto securely
Install blockchain applications
Buy, sell, and swap supported assets
Stake supported cryptocurrencies
Ledger Start ensures Ledger Live is downloaded only from official sources, avoiding malicious versions.
Security-First Design
Ledger Start is designed with clarity, trust, and professionalism:
Clean, modern typography
Neutral, enterprise-grade color palette
Minimalist layouts for focus
Clear security prompts and guidance
Every design choice reinforces one message: your security comes first.
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 risks
Ledger Start guides you from dependency to full ownership with confidence and security.
Security Education Built In
Ledger Start is not just a setup process—it’s an educational experience. Throughout the journey, you learn how to:
Protect private keys with hardware wallets
Identify phishing attacks and scams
Recognize fake websites and apps
Follow best practices for long-term security
This knowledge empowers you to maintain strong security practices beyond setup.
Support for a Growing Crypto Ecosystem
Ledger hardware wallets support a wide array of cryptocurrencies:
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 with this expanding ecosystem securely and confidently.
Professional-Grade Security for Everyone
Ledger’s technology is trusted by:
Individual crypto holders
Institutional investors
Blockchain developers
Enterprises and funds
Ledger Start brings enterprise-grade protection to individual users without complexity.
Common Security Guidelines
Ledger Start emphasizes best practices:
Ledger will never ask for your recovery phrase
Never share your PIN or recovery words
Always use official Ledger websites and applications
Bookmark ledger.com/start for trusted reference
Any request for your recovery phrase is a scam—never share it.
Returning Users: Login Safely
Returning users can click the Login button to:
Access Ledger Live resources
Review official updates and announcements
Get support and documentation
Manage compatible services securely
Your hardware wallet remains the core of your security, while login provides safe access to official tools.
Ledger’s Commitment to Transparency
Ledger’s security model is built on:
Proven cryptography and secure elements
Independent security audits
Open-source and verifiable documentation
Continuous updates and improvements
Ledger Start reflects these values by providing transparent, verifiable, and secure setup guidance.
Your Secure Journey Begins Here
Ledger Start is your first step toward complete digital asset security and ownership. By starting here, you are choosing:
Security over convenience
Ownership over dependency
Confidence over uncertainty
Your cryptocurrency deserves professional-grade protection, and Ledger Start is where it begins.
🔐 Login
Access your Ledger environment securely and manage your assets.
🚀 Get Started
Set up your Ledger hardware wallet the official way, step by step.
Ledger® — The Secure Gateway to Digital Ownership