Ledger Setup Guide β ledger.com/start π‘οΈ
About this guide β¨
This friendly step-by-step guide walks you through setting up your Ledger device from unboxing to performing your first secure transaction. It covers essentials, best practices, and troubleshooting tips so you can feel confident protecting your crypto assets. Every paragraph below uses the same readable font size so you get a consistent on-screen experience. π―
Prepare before you start π§°
- Find a clean, private surface β avoid public Wi-Fi when possible. πΆβ
- Keep your recovery phrase card or notebook nearby (but don't write anything digital). βοΈ
- Use the official Ledger site (ledger.com/start) to download apps β avoid clone websites. π₯οΈβοΈ
Unboxing & verifying β
Ledger packages include a device, a USB cable, recovery sheets, and stickers. Before powering on, check the seal and packaging integrity. Ledger devices come with tamper-evident packaging β if anything looks tampered, contact Ledger support. π§Ύπ
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1 β Power on your Ledger deviceConnect the device to your computer and follow on-screen prompts. Use only cables included or certified alternatives. π
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2 β Create a new wallet or restoreIf you're new: choose βSet up as new deviceβ. If you already have a recovery phrase: choose βRestore from recovery phraseβ. β»οΈ
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3 β Write down your recovery phraseThe device will show a 24-word recovery phrase. Write each word, in order, on the recovery sheet. This is the only backup of your private keys. Keep it offline and stored securely. ππ
Install Ledger Live (desktop & mobile) π²
Ledger Live is the official app for managing accounts and apps on your device. Download from the official site, then install the apps you need (Bitcoin, Ethe