Ledger.com/start

**Ledger.com/start**: Your Secure Gateway

The mandatory first step for every new Ledger hardware wallet owner. This official link guides you to the secure **Ledger Live Download** and initiates your setup.

Step-by-Step Guide from **Ledger.com/start**

Using the official starting link protects you against phishing and directs you to the secure application necessary to activate your device.

1

Navigate to **Ledger.com/start**

Type the address directly into your browser. This ensures you land on the legitimate site, where you can safely begin the process of setting up your new device.

2

Initiate **Ledger Live Download**

Select the correct version for your operating system—whether it's the **Ledger Live Desktop** client or the **Ledger Live App** for mobile. The download is the first step toward accessing your **Ledger Live Wallet**.

3

Secure **Ledger Live Login**

The **Ledger Live** application will walk you through setting a device PIN and generating your 24-word recovery phrase. This process secures your **Ledger Live Login** by binding access to the physical device.

The **Ledger Live** Ecosystem

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Your **Ledger Live Wallet**

The **Ledger Live Wallet** is the digital interface that displays your portfolio balance. However, your crypto assets are never *in* the application; they are secured on the blockchain, and your private keys are safely isolated on your hardware device.

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**Ledger Live Desktop** vs. **Ledger Live App**

You can choose between the robust **Ledger Live Desktop** application for detailed management or the streamlined **Ledger Live App** for mobile convenience. Both versions require the secure connection to your Ledger device for transaction signing.

Security Warning: The **Ledger.com/start** Mandate

Never use a search engine to find the **Ledger Live Download** link. Phishing sites often replicate the official design to steal your recovery phrase.

Protecting Your **Ledger Live Login**

  • Always verify the URL begins with `https://www.ledger.com/start`.
  • Your 24-word recovery phrase should **NEVER** be entered into a computer, phone, or any device other than your Ledger hardware wallet itself during the recovery process.
  • The **Ledger Live** software should always be downloaded from the link provided on **Ledger.com/start**.
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