Ledger Start — Beginner's Guide

A friendly walkthrough to ledger start: get your hardware wallet ready, back it up, and use it safely.

Quick setup (5 steps)

  1. Unbox your hardware wallet and verify package integrity.
  2. Power on and follow the device prompts to create a new wallet (note seed phrase).
  3. Write down the recovery phrase on the supplied card—do not store digitally.
  4. Install Ledger Live (official app) on your computer/phone and connect device.
  5. Transfer a small test amount first to verify addresses and flows.
Tip: When you begin your ledger start, use a quiet place and avoid photographing your seed phrase.

Safety checklist