Ledger.com/start is the official onboarding portal for setting up a new Ledger hardware wallet and installing the companion Ledger Wallet (formerly Ledger Live) application. It provides step-by-step guidance to help users securely initialize their device, configure a PIN, record their recovery phrase, and begin managing cryptocurrencies.

What is Ledger.com/start?

Ledger.com/start is Ledger’s dedicated “getting started” website for all supported hardware wallets, including the Ledger Nano S Plus and Ledger Nano X. Instead of searching for setup instructions or app downloads across the web—where phishing sites may mimic official pages—users are directed to this single, verified URL to ensure they’re following authentic guidance straight from Ledger.

The page functions as both an educational hub and a distribution point: it explains how to unbox and initialize the device, and it hosts the official download links for the Ledger Wallet desktop and mobile apps. By centralizing these resources, Ledger reduces the risk of users installing compromised software or entering their recovery phrase into fake interfaces.

Why use Ledger.com/start instead of other links?

Crypto users are frequent targets of phishing attacks that imitate wallet manufacturers. A common scam involves sending links that look like “ledger.com” but actually lead to lookalike domains designed to steal seed phrases or install malware. Ledger.com/start mitigates this by:

• Providing a single, well-known entry point that Ledger itself promotes in its documentation and packaging.

• Automatically routing users to the correct version of the Ledger Wallet app for their operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android).

• Offering official, up-to-date setup tutorials aligned with the current app interface and firmware versions.

Ledger explicitly advises always checking that the URL begins with https://ledger.com/start and warns against using bookmarked or emailed links from untrusted sources.

How the setup flow works

The typical journey from Ledger.com/start looks like this:

1. Download the Ledger Wallet app
   From the homepage, users select their device type and operating system, then download and install the official Ledger Wallet application. On desktop, this may involve opening the app from Launchpad (macOS) or Start menu (Windows) and granting any necessary permissions.

2. Connect and power on the hardware wallet
   Users plug the Ledger device into their computer or phone via the supplied USB-C (or USB-A, depending on model) cable and press the buttons to wake the device. The screen displays a welcome message such as “Welcome to Ledger Nano X.”

3. Initialize the device in the app
   In Ledger Wallet, users choose “Set up as new device” (or similar wording), then follow prompts to:

   • Set a 4–8 digit PIN using the device’s physical buttons.

   • View and write down the 24-word recovery phrase exactly as shown on the device screen.

   • Confirm the recovery phrase by re-entering selected words when prompted.

4. Install crypto asset apps
   Once initialized, the app lets users install “apps” for specific blockchains (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana) onto the hardware wallet. These apps enable sending, receiving, staking, and swapping assets while keeping private keys isolated on the device.

5. Start using crypto securely
   With the device set up, users can:

   • Generate receive addresses and copy them to receive funds.

   • Send transactions, which must be physically confirmed on the Ledger device.

   • Stake supported assets, swap tokens, or interact with DeFi and NFTs via integrated features or connected dApps.

Security best practices around Ledger.com/start

Even though Ledger.com/start is official, users should still:

• Manually type ledger.com/start into their browser or use a trusted bookmark created after verifying the site once.

• Avoid clicking “download” buttons in search ads or social media posts that claim to offer Ledger software.

• Never enter their 24-word recovery phrase into any website, including Ledger.com/start; the phrase should only ever be entered on the hardware device itself during recovery.

• Keep firmware and the Ledger Wallet app updated through the official channels linked from the site.

Is Ledger.com/start safe?

Yes—Ledger.com/start is operated directly by Ledger SAS, the French company behind the hardware wallets, and is considered 100% safe when accessed via the correct URL. It is the recommended starting point for all new Ledger users and is referenced in official setup guides, support articles, and community tutorials.

For anyone who has just purchased a Ledger device or is considering one, visiting Ledger.com/start is the most secure and straightforward way to begin using the wallet and managing crypto assets.