Step-By-Step Guide: How to Set Up Your Ledger Device Through ledger.com/start

Below is the complete process for setting up your Ledger device using ledger.com/start. It covers unboxing, installation, security checks, and your first crypto transfer.

1. Unbox Your Ledger Device

Inside the box, you’ll find:

• Your Ledger hardware wallet

• USB cable

• Recovery sheet cards

• Instruction cards with the ledger.com/start link

• Sometimes stickers (depending on model)

Always check for:

• No tampering

• No pre-written recovery phrase

• Device packaging intact

Remember: Ledger NEVER provides a recovery phrase already printed or included. If you see one, stop and contact Ledger support immediately.

2. Go to ledger.com/start

Open your browser and type ledger.com/start manually.
Do NOT click random ads or search results.

Once on the page, you’ll choose your device:

• Ledger Nano S Plus

• Ledger Nano X

• Ledger Stax

Each model has its own tailored setup flow.

3. Download Ledger Live from ledger.com/start

The next step is downloading the Ledger Live app, the software companion for all Ledger hardware wallets.

On ledger.com/start, download Ledger Live for your OS:

• Windows

• macOS

• Linux

• iOS/Android (for Bluetooth-compatible devices like Nano X or Stax)

Ledger Live allows you to:

• Install crypto apps

• Manage your private keys securely

• Track your portfolio

• Buy/sell/swap crypto (via integrated partners)

• Send and receive tokens

• Confirm transactions with your hardware wallet

Using ledger.com/start ensures you get the real app, not a fake one.