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Get Ledger Live
Download Ledger Live only from the official Ledger website or your device’s app store. Check the publisher before installing.
Read security tips ↗ YOUR FIRST STEPS, MADE CLEAR
Your crypto.
Your keys.
Your move.
A simple guide to getting started with Ledger. Set up your device, connect Ledger Live and take control of your digital assets—with security built into every step.
✓Take your time. Your device will guide you through it.
A safer way to explore digital assets
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YOUR SETUP, STEP BY STEP
Ready when
you are.
Getting started doesn’t have to be complicated. Follow these essentials at your own pace and keep your recovery phrase private from the very beginning.
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Connect your device
Use the supplied cable to connect your Ledger. Follow the on-screen prompts and choose a PIN directly on the device.
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Write down your recovery phrase
Your 24-word recovery phrase is the backup to your wallet. Write it on the recovery sheet and keep it private and offline.
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Add accounts and manage assets
In Ledger Live, add accounts for the assets you want to manage. Your private keys remain protected by your Ledger device.
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Keep your recovery phrase offline. Ledger will never ask you to share it—not by phone, email, message or website.
Learn why ↗ THE KNOW-HOW YOU NEED
Find your
next step.
THE LEDGER LEARNING PATH ✳
01Set up your Ledger deviceStart safely with a new device, set your PIN and learn what to expect during first-time setup.↗02Understand your recovery phraseLearn how your phrase works, where to store it and what Ledger will never ask you to share.↗03Connect Ledger LivePair your hardware wallet with Ledger Live to add accounts and see your portfolio.↗04Send and receive cryptoReview addresses on your device screen and confirm transactions with confidence.↗
SECURITY, IN YOUR HANDS
One phrase.
All the power.
Your recovery phrase is the master key to your crypto. Anyone who gets it can access your assets. Keep it somewhere only you can access—and never enter it into a website or share it with anyone.
Protect your recovery phrase ↗01
Only you should know it
Never photograph, email or store your phrase online.
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Verify on your device
Always check wallet addresses and transaction details on your Ledger screen.
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Pause before you act
Be cautious of urgency, unexpected links and anyone claiming to be support.
ONE PLACE TO GET ORIENTED
Meet your
command center.
Ledger Live is the companion app for your Ledger device. Use it to add accounts, check balances and prepare transactions—then verify and approve them on your hardware wallet.
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Visit Ledger Live information ↗Download from an official source
Go directly to Ledger’s official website or your device’s app store. Avoid sponsored search results and links in unsolicited messages.
LYOUR ASSETSIn your hands.Securely managed with Ledger
PRIVATE BY DESIGN ✳
EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS
Make every
move count.
Build good habits from your very first transaction. A quick check on your device can make all the difference.
Receiving assets
Generate a receive address in Ledger Live, then compare every character on your Ledger screen before sharing it.
How to receive safely ↗Sending assets
Check the recipient address and network carefully. Confirm the transaction details on your device before approving.
How to send safely ↗Adding accounts
Add accounts for supported assets in Ledger Live. Your device secures the keys used to access them.
Explore account basics ↗✳
A NOTE WORTH REMEMBERING
Your phrase is
not a password.
It’s the backup to your wallet—and control of your assets. Store it offline, keep it somewhere secure, and never type it into a computer or phone. Ledger Support will never ask for your 24 words.
GOOD QUESTIONS, CLEAR ANSWERS
New to Ledger?
Start here.
What is a Ledger hardware wallet?+
A Ledger hardware wallet is a device designed to keep your private keys offline and help you securely manage your digital assets. You review and approve transactions on the device itself.
Does Ledger store my recovery phrase?+
Your recovery phrase is generated during setup and should remain known only to you. Ledger will never ask you to disclose it. Keep your written backup offline and secure.
What should I do if a website asks for my 24 words?+
Do not enter them. Close the page and do not follow links from unsolicited messages. Your recovery phrase should never be needed to verify a wallet through a website.
Where should I download Ledger Live?+
Use Ledger’s official website or the official app store for your device. Verify the source before installing and avoid downloads linked from unexpected messages.
How do I confirm a transaction is correct?+
Read the address and transaction details on your Ledger device screen, not only on your computer or phone. Approve only when the information matches what you intended.
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YOU’RE READY TO BEGIN
Your keys.
Your confidence.
Take it one step at a time. A more secure way to manage your assets starts with the choices you make today.
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