Quick Start — 3 minutes to secure ownership
Follow these friendly, step-by-step instructions. Don’t rush — small mistakes can be costly. Ledger’s devices keep your private keys offline so you remain in control.
1
Unbox & Inspect
Open the box and verify the tamper-evident seal. Confirm the model and serial number match the shipping details.
2
Power & Initialize
Connect your Ledger to a computer or mobile device. Follow the on-screen prompts to create a new wallet or restore one from a recovery phrase.
3
Write Down Recovery Phrase
Record the 24-word recovery phrase exactly as shown. Store it offline — never take a photo or share it. This is your ultimate backup.
4
Install Apps & Transfer
Use Ledger Live to install coin-specific apps and manage transfers. Confirm every transaction on the device screen for an extra safety layer.
Offline Keys
Private keys never leave your device.
Open Ecosystem
Works with dozens of wallets and DeFi apps.
Firmware Updates
Regular security updates delivered by Ledger.
Recovery Tools
Built-in checks to validate your backup and recovery phrase.