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Check your starting point
Buy from Ledger or an authorized seller. Inspect the box, then follow the official guide—never trust a pre-filled recovery phrase.
VERIFY FIRST ↗ YOUR FIRST STEPS, MADE SIMPLE
Your crypto.
Your keys.
Your next chapter.
A new hardware wallet is a big step toward taking control. Here’s a calm, clear guide to getting started—and keeping your recovery phrase yours alone. 🔐
Slow down. Verify each step. Never share your recovery phrase.
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YOUR RECOVERY PHRASE
Offline. Private. Yours.
A little care goes a long way
OWN YOUR KEYS ✳
A GOOD START, IN THREE STEPS
Make setup a moment of care.
No rush, no shortcuts. Use this checklist alongside the official setup instructions for your exact device.
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Set up your device
Download Ledger Live only from Ledger’s official website. Connect your device and complete setup on the device itself.
YOUR DEVICE, YOUR CHECKS ↗03📝
Keep your phrase offline
Write your recovery phrase on paper and store it securely offline. Anyone who gets it can access your assets—never share it.
PRIVATE MEANS PRIVATE ↗YOUR MOST IMPORTANT SECURITY FEATURE
Keep your secret
a secret.
Your 24-word recovery phrase belongs to you and you alone. Ledger will never ask you to enter it into a website, app, chat, or support message.
Learn more from Ledger Academy✕
Never type it into a computer or phone
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Never share it with support—or anyone
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Never store a photo or digital copy
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Keep it offline, private, and protected
🚀Start steady.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Start steady.
Stay in control.
Head to Ledger’s official setup page for device-specific instructions and the latest Ledger Live download.
Continue to Ledger.com/startThis independent getting-started guide is not affiliated with or endorsed by Ledger. Always follow official Ledger instructions.