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Start with Ledger Live — Secure your crypto with a hardware wallet

Download Ledger Live and set up your Ledger device to manage Bitcoin, Ethereum and 5,500+ assets with the private keys stored offline. Follow a clear, secure start flow to initialize your wallet and protect access with a recovery plan.

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Why start with Ledger Live

Ledger Live is the all-in-one desktop and mobile app that connects to your Ledger hardware wallet. It lets you install apps, manage accounts, sign transactions offline, and monitor balances — while keeping private keys isolated on the device. This start page guides you through downloads, initial setup, and recovery best practices so you can begin managing crypto securely. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Download Ledger Live

Available for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. Choose your platform and install the official Ledger Live app to begin.

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Choose your Ledger device

Ledger supports a range of hardware wallets (Ledger Nano X, Nano S Plus, Ledger Stax, Ledger Flex). Compare features — battery, Bluetooth, storage — to pick the right device for your needs. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

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Start flow — set up your Ledger device

Follow this start checklist to initialise your hardware wallet and configure Ledger Live:

  1. Download Ledger Live from the official source and install the app on your desktop or mobile device. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
  2. Unbox your Ledger hardware wallet and follow the on-device prompts to create a new device or restore an existing one.
  3. Write down your recovery phrase on the supplied card — never store it digitally. Keep it offline and in a secure place.
  4. Open Ledger Live, connect your device, and follow the Ledger Live pairing flow to add accounts and install blockchain apps.
  5. Verify addresses on the device screen before approving any transaction.
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Recovery & security — essential start precautions

Protecting your seed phrase and device is the single most important part of the start process. Never share your recovery phrase, and do not enter it into any website or app. Ledger Live complements your hardware wallet but does not replace offline key protection.

For advanced recovery options and backup services, learn about secure recovery tools and best practices before proceeding. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Ecosystem & integrations

Once you complete the start flow, Ledger Live enables access to Ledger’s ecosystem: buy, swap and stake features, Ledger Recover, and compatibility with a wide range of Web3 wallets and services. Use official partner integrations and verify domain authenticity when connecting external services.

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