Begin your journey with your Ledger® Hardware Wallet. **Ledger®.com/start** guides you through the official and safest way to set up your device and install the essential **Ledger® Live** application.
Start Setup NowNavigate directly to **ledger.com/start**. This ensures you are downloading the legitimate **Ledger® Live Download** for your **Ledger® Live Desktop** or the **Ledger® Live App** for mobile.
Follow the instructions on your physical Ledger® device (Nano S/X). This is where you set your PIN and **CRITICALLY** write down your 24-word recovery phrase. Your **Ledger® Live Wallet** security depends on this phrase.
Connect your device to **Ledger® Live**. Use the app to install necessary crypto apps and complete your initial **Ledger® Live Login** to start securely managing your funds.
**Ledger® Live** is the mandatory companion application for your hardware wallet. It is your gateway to managing, swapping, and staking crypto, all secured by your device.
The **Ledger® Live Login** process is always secured by your physical device. When you log in to the **Ledger® Live Wallet**, your private keys remain offline, only signing transactions when physically confirmed.
Whether you use the **Ledger® Live Desktop** application or the **Ledger® Live App** on your smartphone, the user experience is unified, offering secure, real-time portfolio tracking across all devices after the initial **Ledger® Live Download** from **ledger.com/start**.
Don't risk downloading software from untrusted sources. Use the official path.
Verify Your Device at **ledger.com/start**