Description:
Start your crypto security journey the right way. This guide walks you through unboxing, configuring, and activating your Ledger hardware wallet, installing Ledger Live, and securing your digital assets with trusted offline protection.
Setting up your Ledger device is quick, simple, and essential for keeping your cryptocurrency safe. Follow the steps below to prepare your wallet and begin managing your digital assets with confidence.
Your Ledger package includes:
A Ledger hardware wallet
USB cable
Recovery sheets
Starter guide
Ensure the box is sealed and free from damage to guarantee authenticity.
Ledger Live is the official app used to manage your crypto and connect securely with your hardware wallet.
Download the app from the official Ledger website
Install it on your computer or mobile device
Launch the app and begin the setup process
Never download Ledger Live from unofficial websites or third-party sources.
Connect your device using the USB cable.
Choose “Set up as new device.”
Create a strong PIN code that only you know.
Write down the 24-word recovery phrase displayed on the device screen.
Confirm the phrase in the exact order.
Your recovery phrase is your master key—keep it secret and secure.
Record the words on the provided recovery sheets
Store them in a private, offline location
Never share your recovery phrase with anyone
Do not take photos or digital copies
Your phrase gives full access to your crypto—protect it at all costs.
In Ledger Live:
Go to “My Ledger”
Allow the app to detect your device
Install the apps for the cryptocurrencies you want to manage
Each coin requires its own app for secure transactions.