Your recovery phrase
is the master key.
It can restore access to your wallet. Write it down offline and keep it somewhere private and secure.
Learn the safety basicsYOUR CRYPTO, YOUR CALL
New to Ledger? Take a breath. Your first steps can be simple: set up your device, protect your recovery phrase, and learn as you go.
A friendly independent guide. Ledger’s official setup lives at ledger.com/start.
THE GOOD-TO-KNOWS
Self-custody is a new kind of responsibility. Get to know the basics before you connect.
It can restore access to your wallet. Write it down offline and keep it somewhere private and secure.
Learn the safety basicsTake a moment to verify important details on your device itself before approving any action.
See your first stepsStart with setup and security. Explore apps and features only when you’re ready to use them.
Explore Ledger AcademyYOUR FIRST SETUP
Follow the official instructions for your device model. This overview is a helpful orientation—not a replacement for the on-screen guide.
Open the official setupType ledger.com/start directly into your browser, and check the address carefully.
Use the download link from Ledger’s official website—not a link from an unsolicited message.
Follow the instructions on the device and in the official app. Choose a PIN you can remember.
Record it offline, in order, and store it securely. Never photograph, type, or share it online.
A REALLY IMPORTANT REMINDER
No legitimate support agent needs your recovery phrase. Anyone who gets it may be able to access your crypto. Keep it private and offline—always.
Learn more about staying safe01 Never enter your phrase on a website.
02 Never share it with anyone—not even “support.”
03 Verify the website address before you connect.