🚀 Welcome to Ledgér.com/Start® – Your Secure Crypto Journey Begins Here


🔐 Ledgér.com/Start® is the official setup portal for all Ledger hardware wallets, including the Ledger Nano X™, Nano S Plus™, and Stax™. Whether you're new to crypto or upgrading your digital asset protection, this guide will help you set up, secure, and start using your Ledger wallet confidently.

Let’s get started step-by-step 💡

📦 Step 1: Unbox Your Ledger Device

Before anything else:

✅ Ensure your Ledger device packaging is sealed and untampered
 ✅ No recovery phrase is prewritten
 ✅ Only the following items are inside:

  • Ledger device (Nano X, Nano S Plus, or Stax)
  • USB cable
  • Recovery phrase sheets
  • Keychain accessories (varies by model)
  • Instruction manual

🛑 If anything looks suspicious, stop immediately and contact Ledger Support. Security starts with a genuine device.

🌐 Step 2: Visit the Official Site – Ledgér.com/Start®

Always begin at the official website to avoid phishing or scams. Bookmark it!

🖱️ Head to https://www.ledger.com/start
 💡 This is the only verified onboarding page for Ledger setup

Here you’ll:

  • Select your Ledger device model
  • Download the Ledger Live app
  • Begin the guided setup process

💻 Step 3: Download Ledger Live App

🔽 Ledger Live is your secure gateway to manage crypto, NFTs, and DeFi—only download it from Ledger.com:

📱 Available for:

  • Windows / macOS / Linux (desktop)
  • iOS / Android (mobile)

🎯 Key Features:

  • Buy, sell, and swap over 5,500 cryptocurrencies
  • Real-time portfolio tracking
  • NFT gallery (Ethereum + Polygon)
  • Staking made simple
  • Web3 app access

🔐 Every transaction must be confirmed using your hardware wallet—you stay in control.

🔑 Step 4: Initialize Your Ledger Wallet

Plug in your Ledger device via USB (or Bluetooth if using Nano X with mobile).

🛠 You’ll be guided through:

  1. Creating a unique PIN code
  2. Writing down your 24-word recovery phrase
  3. Confirming the phrase on your device

📒 Use the recovery sheet provided. Never save your phrase digitally or share it online!

✅ Once done, Ledger Live will automatically check the device’s authenticity.

🪙 Step 5: Install Apps & Add Accounts

In Ledger Live:

  • Go to the Manager tab
  • Install apps for Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and others
  • Add your accounts under each app

🔁 Ledger supports:

  • Bitcoin (BTC)
  • Ethereum (ETH)
  • XRP, Cardano (ADA), Solana (SOL), Dogecoin (DOGE)
  • Over 5,500 coins and tokens (ERC-20, BEP-20, and more)

✨ You can even manually add custom tokens if needed.

🔁 Step 6: Explore Features in Ledger Live

Here’s what’s possible once you're set up:

🛒 Buy & Sell Crypto

Purchase crypto using:

  • Credit card
  • Bank transfer
  • Apple Pay

🌍 Powered by trusted partners like MoonPay, Coinify, and Ramp.

🔄 Swap Crypto

Use built-in swap services via Paraswap or Changelly without ever leaving the app or giving up your keys.

💸 Earn Rewards with Staking

Stake popular coins like:

  • ETH (Ethereum)
  • DOT (Polkadot)
  • ATOM (Cosmos)
  • XTZ (Tezos)
  • TRX (Tron)
  • ALGO (Algorand)

📈 Earn passive income directly to your wallet—no third-party custodian involved.

🎨 NFT Management

View, receive, and send NFTs securely from your hardware device.

💡 Tip: Always verify NFT contract details before making transfers.

🌍 Step 7: Connect to Web3 and DeFi Apps

With the Ledger Extension or WalletConnect, you can access:

  • Uniswap 🦄
  • OpenSea 🖼
  • Compound 💰
  • Aave 🏦
  • Curve, PancakeSwap, and more

✅ Confirm every smart contract interaction using your Ledger screen.

🔐 This protects you from malicious sites, wallet drainers, and fake dApps.

🛡️ Step 8: Security Tips & Best Practices

Here’s how to stay safe:

🔒 NEVER share your 24-word recovery phrase
 🔒 Only use Ledger Live downloaded from Ledger.com
 🔒 Set a strong PIN and auto-lock timer
 🔒 Don’t take photos or screenshots of your phrase
 🔒 Consider using a fireproof safe for storage

🧠 Remember: If someone gets your recovery phrase, they get your crypto.

📚 Learn More with Ledger Academy

Want to go deeper?

🎓 Ledger Academy offers beginner-to-expert guides on:

  • How blockchain works
  • What is self-custody
  • Web3 explained
  • NFT security
  • Portfolio strategies

🔍 It’s free and updated regularly by Ledger experts.

📞 Need Help?

If you’re stuck:

  • Visit the Ledger Help Center
  • Check YouTube tutorials by Ledger
  • Join the Ledger subreddit r/ledgerwallet
  • Follow @Ledger on Twitter for live updates

🛠️ In-app support is also available inside Ledger Live.

✅ Summary Checklist

✅ Action📝 Description📦 Unbox Your LedgerEnsure the device is genuine🌐 Go to Ledgér.com/StartBookmark official onboarding site💾 Download Ledger LiveOnly from Ledger.com🔐 Set Up PIN & Recovery PhraseWrite 24 words securely🔄 Add Crypto AccountsInstall coin apps and sync accounts🛒 Buy/Swap/StakingManage assets directly in Ledger Live🎨 Manage NFTsSecure ERC-721 and ERC-1155 tokens🌍 Connect to Web3 dAppsVia Ledger Extension or WalletConnect🛡️ Apply Security Best PracticesKeep phrase offline and private📚 Visit Ledger AcademyLearn and grow with confidence


🏁 Final Words: Your Keys, Your Crypto, Your Freedom

Starting your journey at Ledgér.com/Start® ensures you're taking the safest, most secure path into the crypto world. Unlike exchanges, your keys never leave your possession—giving you full control.

Embrace the power of self-custody, explore Web3, and manage your digital wealth the right way—with Ledger.