Hardware-grade security
Ledger devices isolate your private keys in a secure element for strong protection against theft and malware.
Start with Ledger
Set up your Ledger device in minutes. Follow secure steps to protect your recovery phrase, activate your device, and manage crypto with confidence.
Simple setup
Clear on-device prompts and a step-by-step companion app guide you through initial setup and recovery.
Wide ecosystem
Manage Bitcoin, Ethereum, NFTs and thousands of tokens across leading wallets and platforms.
Why start with Ledger
Ledger is designed to give you full control over your digital assets. The Ledger setup process enforces security best practices from device initialization to long-term recovery management.
1
Unbox your device
Confirm tamper-evident packaging and inspect the included recovery card. Only proceed if packaging is intact.
2
Initialize on-device
Follow on-device prompts to create a PIN and generate a secure recovery phrase — this never leaves the device.
3
Install Ledger Live
Use Ledger Live to add accounts, install app support for assets, and perform verified transactions.
Security and best practices
Your recovery phrase is the single most sensitive credential. Never share it. Ledger will never ask for your recovery phrase over email or chat.
During setup
Keep your recovery phrase offline, record it on the supplied card, and store it in a secure location away from prying eyes.
Ongoing protection
Apply firmware updates via Ledger Live, verify transaction details on-device, and be wary of phishing links that mimic official resources.
Integrations and supported assets
Ledger works with Ledger Live and many third-party wallets and platforms to manage Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, NFTs, DeFi positions, and thousands of ERC-20 tokens.
Bitcoin
Ethereum
Solana
NFT Marketplaces
DeFi
Start your setup
Ready to protect your crypto? Follow the guided onboarding in Ledger Live, verify your device authenticity, and save your recovery phrase securely.
Verified support
If you suspect a security issue, contact verified support through the official support center only. Do not provide your recovery phrase to anyone.
Contact verified support