GET READY
Use official tools
Download Ledger Live through Ledger’s official website or your device’s official app store. Check the source before installing.
YOUR KEYS. YOUR CRYPTO.
Make it
yours.
A more personal way to explore the digital world starts with taking control. Get to know self-custody, set up your Ledger device, and move at your own pace.
✳Simple steps. Thoughtful security. More confidence.
L
CONTROL, IN YOUR HANDS ✳
YOUR DEVICE
YOUR CHOICE
YOUR CHOICE
OWN YOUR DIGITAL LIFE✳SECURITY STARTS WITH YOU✳TAKE THE FIRST STEP
A DIFFERENT WAY TO THINK ABOUT CRYPTO
Control is a
good feeling.
Self-custody means you hold the keys that control access to your digital assets. A Ledger hardware wallet is designed to keep your private keys secured offline, while you use Ledger Live to manage supported assets and explore services.
It’s a meaningful shift: more direct ownership, and a responsibility to protect your recovery phrase and verify what you approve. We believe the best place to begin is with clear information and a few careful steps.
Understand the security essentials ↗A CLEAR PATH FORWARD
Start with
the basics.
There’s no need to know everything on day one. Begin with the essentials, and build confidence as you go.
View the complete guide ↗SET UP
Follow your device
Set a PIN and follow the on-screen instructions. Take your time and keep your PIN private—even from support agents.
PROTECT
Keep your phrase offline
Your recovery phrase is a private master backup. Write it down, store it safely, and never share it or enter it online.
ONE RULE ABOVE ALL
Your recovery
phrase is yours.
Anyone who gets your recovery phrase may gain access to your assets. Keep it private and offline.
Read the safety guide ↗01
Never share your phrase.
Ledger will never ask you for it.
02
Never type it into a website.
Keep it off apps, email, and messages.
03
Verify on your device.
Review transaction details before approving.
YOUR JOURNEY, YOUR PACE
Ready to begin?
Follow a straightforward walkthrough for device setup, recovery phrase protection, and what to explore next.
Go to Ledger.com/Start® ↗Digital assets involve risk. This website is educational and is not financial advice. Verify information using Ledger’s official channels.