Hardware wallets keep your private keys offline in a secure element while allowing you to interact safely with apps like Ledger Live. If you value long-term security and ownership of your crypto, a hardware wallet from Ledger is a commonly recommended option.
Always buy only from the official Ledger store to avoid tampered devices.
Never share your recovery phrase. Ledger will never ask for it. Treat it like the master key to your funds.
Open https://www.ledger.com/start for the guided walkthrough tailored to your model. The official start page includes model-specific instructions and videos.
Install Ledger Live on your desktop or mobile from the official Ledger site. Ledger Live is the companion app you’ll use to manage accounts, install apps on the device, and send/receive assets.
Follow the on-device prompts to create a new wallet or restore an existing wallet using your recovery phrase. Record the recovery phrase on the provided card and store it offline.
Use Ledger Live to add cryptocurrency accounts, install app support for chosen blockchains, and verify addresses on your device before sending funds.
Store it physically (not digitally). Consider a steel backup if you need resilience against fire, water, and time.
Only download Ledger Live and official resources from ledger.com. Scammers sometimes mimic Ledger to trick users into entering their seed phrase — never do this.
Keep firmware and Ledger Live up to date and verify transaction details on the device screen before approving.
If you run into issues consult Ledger Support and the official knowledge base for step-by-step articles and videos. For complex issues, contact support via the official support portal only.
Use these official Ledger pages for downloads, support, product info and setup.
Get started — ledger.com/start Ledger Live overview Download Ledger Live Ledger Support Ledger Home Ledger Nano X Ledger Nano S Plus Nano X details Nano S Plus details Getting started guide (support)