Ledger.com/start: Activate Your Shield. Your Crypto Awaits.
The future of finance is in your hands. You’ve acquired a Ledger hardware wallet, the premier guardian of digital assets. Now, it’s time to activate it. Welcome to Ledger.com/start, your official portal to transforming this powerful device into your personal fortress. This is where you move from potential to protection, from curiosity to absolute control.
Think of this not as a simple setup, but as a initiation into a safer crypto experience. We’ve designed the process to be intuitive, secure, and empowering. Let’s unlock the full potential of your investment.
Phase 1: Power Up & Connect
Your journey begins with a physical connection. Unbox your Ledger Nano X or Nano S Plus and appreciate the robust design built for a single purpose: security.
- Connect your device to your computer or smartphone using the supplied USB cable.
- Power on your device. You’ll be greeted on its small, secure screen—your window to verified and trustworthy actions.
Phase 2: Create Your First Line of Defense
Before you explore, you must fortify.
- Your Personal PIN: Your first action is to set a PIN code. This numeric sequence protects your device from physical access. Choose one known only to you. This is your digital drawbridge, raised against unauthorized entry.
Phase 3: Secure Your Ultimate Recovery Key
This is the most critical step. Your device will generate a unique 24-word Recovery Phrase.
- This is non-negotiable: This phrase is your master key. It is the only way to recover your assets if your device is lost, stolen, or damaged.
- Write. Don’t Type. With the provided recovery sheet and a pen, legibly write down each word in the exact order it appears on your device's screen. This creates an offline, unhackable backup. Store this sheet like the priceless artifact it is—away from cameras, clouds, and prying eyes.
Phase 4: Download Your Mission Control: Ledger Live
Your hardware wallet is your vault; Ledger Live is your command center.
- Navigate to Ledger.com to download the genuine Ledger Live application. This software is your secure gateway to managing your crypto universe.
- Once installed, Ledger Live will seamlessly guide you through "checking out" your new device, installing necessary apps for your favorite cryptocurrencies, and creating your first secure account.
Why This Ritual Matters
The steps you complete at Ledger.com/start are a carefully crafted security protocol. By following them, you ensure that the seed of your wallet—your private keys—is generated in an isolated, secure environment and never exposed to the internet. This simple ritual is what separates you from the risks of online wallets and exchanges.