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INDEPENDENT EDUCATIONAL GUIDENEW USER EDITION  /  2026

A considered beginning

Ledger.com/start:
A Practical Guide
for New Users.

A hardware wallet is one part of managing digital assets thoughtfully. This guide helps you prepare, find official setup information, and build careful habits from day one.

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Clear steps.
Calm decisions.
Your responsibility.

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01 — START HEREREADING TIME  ·  5 MIN

A NOTE BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Find your footing
before you begin.

Ledger.com/start is a useful entry point for official setup information, but this page is an independent educational resource—not an official Ledger support channel. Use Ledger’s own help center and device-specific instructions for current, authoritative steps. Products, software, and requirements can change, so confirm details directly with Ledger before acting.

THE ESSENTIALS

Four steps to a more
informed start.

Take your time with each stage. A few careful minutes now can make the process easier to understand later.

01

Prepare your device and workspace

Begin with the hardware wallet you purchased and a computer or mobile device that meets the current requirements listed by Ledger. Choose a quiet moment and a private place. Check that the packaging and device appear as expected, and do not use a device that arrives with a recovery phrase already written down or instructions to use a preselected PIN. Keep the supplied recovery-phrase cards nearby, but leave them blank until your device instructs you to record a phrase.

02

Follow the official setup instructions

Find the setup guide through Ledger’s official website and its support documentation. Follow the on-screen instructions for your specific device and verify any software download from Ledger’s official channels. The setup flow will guide you through establishing a PIN and recording a recovery phrase. Read each prompt carefully; never let another person create or enter these details for you. If anything on screen differs from the official guide, pause and consult Ledger Support rather than guessing.

03

Build everyday security awareness

A hardware wallet does not remove the need to think carefully about what you approve. Review transaction details on the device itself and check the address and amount before confirming. Treat unsolicited messages, urgent warnings, giveaways, and requests to “verify” a wallet as suspicious. Ledger will never need your recovery phrase to help you. Do not type it into a website, share it with support, photograph it, or store it in a cloud account.

04

Maintain your setup over time

Use the official Ledger application to review available device and app updates, and read the release guidance before proceeding. Keep your computer or phone operating system current, use a screen lock, and download wallet software only from trusted official sources. Periodically check that your recovery phrase remains legible and stored privately in its original secure location. If you change devices, travel, or reorganize accounts, take time to understand the steps from Ledger’s current documentation first.

A ROUTINE WORTH KEEPING

Wallet safety,
by habit.

Security is a series of small decisions, repeated consistently. Keep this short checklist close as you get familiar with your device.

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PERSONAL SAFETY CHECKLIST04 ITEMS
01

Keep your recovery phrase private

Never share it or enter it into a website, app, or message.

02

Review software updates

Use official channels and read the instructions before updating.

03

Pause on suspicious links

Navigate to official sites yourself instead of trusting unsolicited links.

04

Check before you approve

Carefully review the address and transaction details on your device.

TWO DISTINCT MOMENTS

Setup is the beginning.
Management is ongoing.

DURING SETUP

Establish your foundation.

Setup is where you initialize your device, create a PIN, record your recovery phrase privately, and install the applications you need. Follow the steps intended for your exact model, and do not rush through prompts whose meaning is unclear.

AFTER SETUP

Make informed choices.

Ongoing management means organizing accounts, reviewing balances and activity, considering updates, and carefully approving transactions. Companion software can help you view and manage accounts; the hardware wallet remains part of the transaction approval process. Consult official documentation as your needs evolve.

GOOD QUESTIONS, CLEAR ANSWERS

Ledger.com/start:
Common Questions Answered.

01

What is Ledger.com/start?

It is a starting point for finding Ledger device setup information. Always confirm you are on Ledger’s official domain and follow the documentation for your exact model.

02

Does setup require sharing my recovery phrase?

No. Your recovery phrase is private and should never be shared with a person, website, app, or support agent. Anyone who asks for it should be treated with caution.

03

Can I use my wallet without the hardware device?

Managing accounts and viewing portfolio information may be available through companion software, but signing transactions depends on the hardware wallet. Check official product documentation for details.

For model-specific or time-sensitive information, refer to the latest instructions in Ledger’s official documentation ↗.