Welcome to Ledger Start — your fast lane to owning and controlling your cryptocurrency with confidence. Ledger Start simplifies the essentials: setup, protection, and everyday custody for digital assets. Whether you're moving coins from an exchange, safeguarding long-term holdings, or exploring decentralized finance, this page guides you step-by-step with clear choices and no guesswork.
Begin by choosing a device that matches your needs — compact and mobile, or robust with extra connectivity. Ledger devices generate a secure seed phrase inside the hardware so your private keys never leave the device. That seed is your ownership anchor: written down once, stored carefully, and used only when recovering your wallet. We’ll show best practices for creating and preserving that seed without overwhelming technical language.
Next, initialize and pair in minutes. Our setup flow walks you through firmware checks, PIN creation, and recovery phrase confirmation. Each step includes contextual tips — for example, why a PIN complements the seed, and simple ways to avoid phishing attempts. Ledger Start focuses on reducing human mistakes with clear screens, intentional pauses, and defensive defaults so novices and veterans feel assured.
Once set up, we move to custody ergonomics. Manage multiple apps, add accounts for different chains, and learn how to receive funds securely. We provide concise explanations about on-chain confirmations, network fees, and transaction previews so you can verify details before signing. Signing always happens on the physical device — giving you tactile and visual confirmation independent from your computer or phone.
Security is layered: hardware isolation, verified firmware, and open protocols. Ledger Start explains those layers plainly — what each one protects against and how to combine them for stronger defenses. We recommend practical habits: maintain a single, offline written backup of your seed, use a passphrase if you need plausible deniability, and avoid entering recovery words into apps or websites. If you prefer, we highlight third-party storage options like safety deposit boxes or geographically separated ...
The learning curve is short, and control is immediate. Ledger Start connects to a curated suite of apps and services so you can send, stake, swap, or explore NFTs with clarity on how keys, signatures, and transactions interact. We emphasize transparency — screenshots and short videos demonstrate real flows, and in-app prompts remind you which device action is required.
If you encounter issues, the support section offers step-by-step troubleshooting with screenshots, verified recovery guides, and links to official resources. For advanced users, we provide developer references and details about how Ledger integrates with wallets via standardized protocols.
Start confidently. Protect deliberately. Own your keys, and own the experience of managing them. Ledger Start is designed to be fast, educational, and resilient — a modern entry point into self-sovereign finance that respects both simplicity and security. Ready to begin? Click 'Get Started' to securely initialize your device, or explore our guided walkthroughs and community resources to learn at your own pace. Ledger Start puts clear instructions and defensive design where they matter most — in your hands, from day.