Ledger® Setup Guide – Start with Nano S Plus & Nano X

Ready to secure your crypto with a Ledger hardware wallet? This guide will walk you through the official setup process for your Ledger Nano S Plus or Ledger Nano X. Following the steps at Ledger.com/Start ensures that your device is initialized safely and that your private keys remain offline.

Why Choose a Ledger Device?

Ledger wallets provide industry-leading protection by keeping your recovery phrase and private keys stored inside a secure chip. Unlike software wallets, they’re resistant to phishing, malware, and other online threats.

Step 1: Go to Ledger.com/Start

Begin only at the official Ledger start page. From here, you can download the latest Ledger Live app and follow verified setup instructions. Avoid third-party links, as they may expose you to scams.

Step 2: Install Ledger Live

Ledger Live is the companion app for managing your device. It’s available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. Use it to install apps, manage coins and tokens, track balances, and connect to staking or DeFi platforms.

Step 3: Set Up or Restore

When you connect your Ledger for the first time, you’ll choose between:

• New device: Create a PIN and carefully write down the 24-word recovery phrase displayed on the screen.
• Restore: Enter your existing 24 words to regain access to a wallet you already own.

⚠️ Never share your recovery phrase. Ledger will never ask for it, and it is the only way to recover your assets if your device is lost or reset.

Step 4: Verify Authenticity

Ledger Live will confirm whether your device is genuine. If verification fails, stop immediately and contact Ledger Support.

Step 5: Add Apps & Accounts

Each cryptocurrency requires its own app. From the “Manager” section in Ledger Live, install apps such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, or Solana. Then add accounts to manage, send, and receive crypto securely.

Step 6: Use Advanced Features

• Buy & Exchange: Purchase crypto or swap tokens directly in Ledger Live.
• Staking: Earn rewards by staking supported coins like DOT, XTZ, or ETH.
• NFTs: Safely view and manage NFTs on Ethereum and Polygon.
• DeFi: Connect your wallet to dApps via WalletConnect for Web3 access.

Security Benefits

Ledger wallets are built with a Secure Element chip, similar to those used in passports and credit cards. Combined with Ledger’s custom OS (BOLOS), this ensures your crypto remains isolated from online risks.

Help & Learning

Need assistance? Explore tutorials and FAQs at the Ledger Support Center or learn more at Ledger Academy.

Final Thoughts

By setting up your Ledger device through the official Ledger.com/Start page, you take full control of your digital assets. With your recovery phrase stored securely offline, you can explore crypto, NFTs, and DeFi with confidence.

Protect your future in Web3 — start with Ledger today.