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Get Started with Your Ledger via Ledger.com/start

Here’s a complete step-by-step guide to setting up your Ledger device using Ledger.com/start:

Step 1: Unbox and Verify Your Ledger Device

When you first receive your Ledger Nano X or Nano S Plus, open the box and check:

  • The tamper-proof seal is intact.
  • No cables or accessories are missing.
  • The device is genuine by verifying it through Ledger.com/start.

Always buy from official sources or authorized resellers listed on the Ledger website.

Step 2: Visit Ledger.com/start

Once your device is verified:

  • Open your browser and go to Ledger.com/start.
  • Select your device model (Nano X, Nano S Plus, or Stax).
  • Follow the prompts to install the latest version of the Ledger Live App.

The Ledger Live Wallet is essential to manage accounts, receive/send crypto, buy assets, and more.

Step 3: Install Ledger Live App on Your Device

  • Click the download link on Ledger.com/start.
  • Install Ledger Live for Windows, macOS, or Linux, or get it from the App Store or Google Play.
  • Open the app, choose “Initialize as new device,” and follow the guided setup.

Your Ledger device must remain connected via USB or Bluetooth during setup.

Step 4: Set Up PIN Code and Backup Recovery Phrase

This step is the heart of securing your crypto:

  • Choose a 4–8 digit PIN on your Ledger device.
  • Your 24-word recovery phrase will appear. Write it down carefully — do not screenshot or store it digitally!
  • This seed phrase is the only way to restore access to your wallet if the device is lost or stolen.

Never share your recovery phrase with anyone. Ledger never asks for it.

Step 5: Add Accounts in Ledger Live

After completing the PIN and recovery setup:

  • Open Ledger Live and click “Add Account.”
  • Choose from 5,500+ cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Solana (SOL).
  • Approve account setup directly on your Ledger device.

You’re now ready to receive and store assets securely!

Step 6: Buy, Send & Receive Crypto

The Ledger Live app lets you:

  • Buy crypto using credit card, bank transfer, or PayPal via partners like MoonPay, Ramp, and Coinify.
  • Send crypto by entering wallet addresses and verifying the transaction on your Ledger device.
  • Receive crypto safely and confirm addresses on-device.

The hardware-based signature ensures maximum security in every transaction.

Step 7: Enable Advanced Features – Staking & DApps

Ledger.com/start allows access to premium blockchain features like:

  • Staking: Earn rewards by locking ETH, ADA, ATOM, and more.
  • DeFi Apps: Interact with DApps securely via Ledger + MetaMask.
  • NFT Support: Manage and view NFTs in Ledger Live.

Using Ledger hardware ensures every smart contract interaction is verified and signed securely.