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Coin Management

Connect your hardware wallet with Ledger Live Web.

Send & receive coins, track your portfolio, trade assets or pay for daily essentials directly from the app.

Check & Verify

No more second guessing

Every transaction on the app requires your explicit confirmation directly on your Ledger Live hardware wallet.

Simple Setup & Use

Set up within minutes

Grab your Ledger Live device, plug it in, open Ledger Live Web, and let your crypto journey begin! Forget about the tech jargon, we speak your language.

Wide range of security features inside Ledger Wallet

Sign & Verify

Sign & Verify confirms ownership of specific addresses on your Ledger Live.

Coinjoin

Coinjoin protects your identity with complex transaction anonymization.

Tor

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Setting Up Your Ledger Device: A Comprehensive Guide

Setting up a Ledger device properly is essential for protecting your crypto assets. This guide walks you through the setup process step by step.

What You’ll Need

Step 1: Unbox and Inspect

  1. Check the box to ensure it hasn’t been tampered with. A sealed box and untouched components are signs it’s genuine.

  2. Ledger devices should never come pre-set with a PIN or recovery phrase. If it does, do not use it.

Step 2: Install Ledger Live

  1. Open your browser and go to Ledger.com/start – the official starting point for all Ledger devices.

  2. Download and install Ledger Live for your operating system.

  3. Open the app and select "Get Started."

Step 3: Initialize the Device

  1. Connect your Ledger device to your computer or smartphone using the USB cable.

  2. Choose “Set up as new device.”

  3. Create a secure PIN code (4–8 digits). Don’t share it with anyone.

  4. Your device will display 24 recovery words. This is your Recovery Phrase.

    ⚠️ Important: Write the 24-word phrase on the recovery sheet provided. Never take a picture or store it digitally.

  5. Confirm your recovery phrase by selecting the correct words on the device.

  6. Ledger will now generate a secure private key based on your recovery phrase.

Step 4: Pair Device with Ledger Live

  1. In Ledger Live, choose "Check my Nano" to verify authenticity.

  2. Follow the on-screen instructions to pair and confirm your device.

  3. After setup, you’ll use Ledger Live login each time to securely access your portfolio and accounts.

Step 5: Add Crypto Accounts

  1. In Ledger Live, navigate to Accounts > Add Account.

  2. Select the cryptocurrency you want to manage (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum).

  3. Follow the prompts to add the account and let Ledger Live sync with the blockchain.

Step 6: Receive Crypto

  1. Go to Accounts > Receive.

  2. Select the account and verify the address on your Ledger device screen.

  3. Copy and use this address to receive crypto securely.

Step 7: Sending Crypto (Optional)

  1. Go to Accounts > Send.

  2. Enter the recipient’s address, amount, and confirm the transaction on your Ledger device.

Security Tips

In Case of Loss or Theft

If your device is lost or stolen, you can restore access using your 24-word recovery phrase on any Ledger or compatible wallet.