Set up your Ledger device in minutes and start securing your crypto assets with the world's most trusted hardware wallet.
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Follow these steps to set up your Ledger device securely
Check that the box is sealed and contains: Ledger device, USB cable, recovery sheet, and getting started leaflet.
Install the official Ledger Live app on your computer or smartphone to manage your crypto assets.
Connect your Ledger device to your computer using the USB cable or via Bluetooth for Nano X.
Follow the on-screen instructions to initialize your device and create a new wallet.
Your 24-word recovery phrase is the master key to your crypto. Write it down carefully on the recovery sheet.
Confirm your recovery phrase on your device to ensure you've written it down correctly.
Install cryptocurrency apps on your device through Ledger Live and start receiving crypto.
The official app to set up and manage your Ledger device
Keep your crypto safe with these essential security tips
Ledger will never ask for your 24-word recovery phrase. Keep it offline and secure.
Always check the transaction details on your Ledger screen before confirming.
Download Ledger Live only from ledger.com and verify the authenticity of your device.
Ledger will never ask for your 24-word recovery phrase via email, phone, or any other channel. Your recovery phrase should never leave the physical recovery sheet. If someone asks for it, it's a scam.
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