Official Ledger Start

Download Ledger Live & set up your hardware wallet

Ledger Live is the official app to manage your crypto: check balances, send and receive, swap and stake — while keeping your private keys stored in your hardware wallet.

Trusted by millions of users worldwide — Ledger Live keeps your private keys offline and helps you manage crypto from a single secure app. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Quick start — in 5 minutes

Plug in your Ledger device, install Ledger Live and follow the on-screen setup. Initialize a new device or restore from an existing recovery phrase. Always create a PIN and write down your recovery phrase on the provided card.

Why use a hardware wallet?

A hardware wallet stores your private keys offline in a secure element — disconnected from the internet — protecting your funds from remote attackers and malware.

Supported assets

Ledger supports hundreds of tokens and blockchains. Use Ledger Live or compatible third-party wallets to access specific chains and decentralized applications.

1

Download Ledger Live

Download the official Ledger Live app for your operating system from the official start page and verify the download if possible. Official download links are provided on the Ledger start page. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

2

Initialize your device

Power on the Ledger device, create a PIN, and write down the 24-word recovery phrase. Keep the recovery phrase offline and never share it with anyone.

3

Connect Ledger Live

Open Ledger Live and follow the on-screen wizard to add accounts, install apps on your device, and start managing assets securely.

4

Verify & transact

Always verify destination addresses on your Ledger device screen before confirming any transaction — the device screen is the single source of truth for signing.

Security reminders
  • Ledger will never ask for your 24-word recovery phrase. Never enter it into a website or share it.
  • Buy devices only from official Ledger channels or authorized resellers to avoid tampered hardware.
  • Keep your firmware and Ledger Live app up to date to get security improvements and bug fixes.