LEDGER® Set up your device
YOUR LEDGER JOURNEY STARTS HERE

Your keys.
Your call.

A few simple steps put you in control. Set up your Ledger signer, secure your recovery phrase, and explore the Ledger ecosystem at your own pace.

Let’s get started What is Ledger Live?
Your recovery phrase belongs to you. Ledger will never ask you to share it.
A CLEAR PATH, AT YOUR PACE

Start with the basics.

Choose your signer to see the right first steps. You can always come back to this guide.

01 CHOOSE YOUR DEVICE
Not sure which one you have? Check the name on your device box.
02 YOUR FIRST THREE STEPS
ABOUT 10 MIN
01

Install Ledger Wallet

Download the official companion app to manage your device and crypto assets.

Get Ledger Wallet
02

Initialize your signer

Follow the on-screen instructions on your Ledger Flex. Choose a PIN directly on the device.

Read the setup guide
03

Write down your recovery phrase

Your phrase is the only backup to your private keys. Write it down offline and keep it somewhere private.

Learn how to stay safe
Continue with official setup
KEEP THIS CLOSE

Your recovery phrase
is your secret.

It’s the master backup to your wallet. Anyone who gets it can access your assets. Keep it offline, private, and out of photos, cloud storage, and messages.

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A SIMPLE RULE TO REMEMBER

Never share
your 24 words.

Not with Ledger. Not with support. Not with anyone.

YOUR KEYS, YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
NEED A HAND?

Good questions
are a good start.

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What is a recovery phrase?

A recovery phrase is a human-readable backup of your private keys. It can restore access to your crypto assets if your device is lost or damaged. Store it offline and never share it.

Does Ledger store my crypto?

Your crypto assets exist on their respective blockchains, not inside the device. Your Ledger signer keeps your private keys offline and lets you approve transactions.

Where should I download Ledger Wallet?

Always download Ledger Wallet (Ledger Live) through Ledger’s official website or your device’s official app store listing. Be cautious of sponsored search results and unsolicited links.