Welcome to your step-by-step guide to securely setting up your Ledger hardware wallet. This guide will walk you through the process, ensuring your cryptocurrencies remain safe and under your control.
Never share your recovery phrase with anyone. Ledger staff will never ask for your 24-word recovery phrase. Keep it offline and secure.
Carefully unpack your Ledger Nano device. Ensure that the box is sealed and the device has not been tampered with.
Use the provided USB cable to connect your Ledger wallet to your computer. Make sure you are on a secure network while performing the setup.
Download Ledger Live from ledger.com/start. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
Follow the device instructions to either create a new wallet or restore an existing one. Set up a secure PIN code on your device.
Write down your 24-word recovery phrase on the provided card. Do not store it digitally. Keep it in a secure, private location.
Use Ledger Live to install cryptocurrency apps on your device and manage your assets securely.