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A friendly, step-by-step introduction to securing your crypto and digital assets.

Welcome

Ledger makes it straightforward to manage and secure your cryptocurrency using hardware wallets. This guide walks you through the essentials: setup, recovery, best practices, and where to find official resources. Start here: Ledger.com/start

Why hardware wallets?

Hardware wallets keep your private keys offline, reducing exposure to hacks and phishing. They are made to be durable, portable, and easy to integrate with popular software wallets.

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Unbox & Connect

What to expect when you first open your Ledger device

Step-by-step

  1. Inspect the package for tamper evidence and authenticity.
  2. Power on the device and follow on-device prompts.
  3. Visit the official guided setup: https://ledger.com/start

On-device experience

Your Ledger will show prompts for PIN creation and recovery phrase — complete them only while physically holding the device.

Security reminders

  • NEVER share your recovery phrase.
  • Only use official links such as Ledger.com/start.
  • Keep your device firmware updated via official channels.
Support

If unsure, consult official guides at Ledger.com/start.

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Recovery & Best Practices

Protecting access to your assets

Recovery phrase essentials

The recovery phrase (24 words for Ledger by default) is the single most important secret. Ledger provides step-by-step recovery help on the official page: Ledger.com/start.

Storage strategies

  • Write the phrase on the provided card or a secure metal backup.
  • Keep copies in separate, secure physical locations.
  • Consider a safe deposit box or trusted family member for redundancy.

What never to do

Do not store your recovery phrase on cloud services, photos, or text files. Do not enter it into websites or share it with anyone claiming to be support.

Official help

Always rely on Ledger’s official support portal and setup guide: Ledger.com/start.

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Apps, Accounts & Daily Use

Connecting Ledger to apps and managing accounts safely

Install Ledger Live and Apps

Ledger Live is the companion application for account management. Download and follow setup at the official start page: Ledger.com/start.

Common tasks

  • Add accounts for different blockchains.
  • Review transaction details on-device before approving.
  • Use third-party apps with Ledger for advanced features.

Approvals and safety

Always confirm transaction amounts and recipient addresses using the device screen — not just the computer display.

More resources

Step-by-step app guides and downloads: Ledger.com/start.

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Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Keep firmware updated and know what to do when things look wrong

Firmware & updates

Keep firmware current via Ledger Live. Updates patch vulnerabilities and add features. Official instructions: Ledger.com/start.

Troubleshooting basics

  • Device not recognized — try a different cable/port and official guidance.
  • Forgot PIN — use recovery phrase to restore to a new device.

Contact support

Use Ledger’s official support channels only — avoid social media DMs promising help.

Official troubleshooting hub

Ledger.com/start — start here for verified troubleshooting steps.

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Summary & Next Steps

Where to go from here

Key takeaways

Protect your recovery phrase, verify everything on-device, keep firmware current, and always use official resources. Bookmark or visit Ledger.com/start as your canonical starting point.

Further learning

  • Explore advanced custody and multisig setups.
  • Experiment in testnets before trusting large amounts.
  • Educate peers about safe practices.

Official link (repeat)

For complete official onboarding and support, visit: https://ledger.com/start

Final call-to-action

Get started — Ledger.com/start