Get Started with Ledger, Your guide to crypto security

Ledger.com/Start(r)

Securing your cryptocurrency assets has never been more important. Ledger (r) is a leader in hardware wallet technologies and offers you the tools to secure your digital assets from hacks, online theft, and phishing attacks. You can start by visiting the official site(r). Ledger.com/Start (r).

This guide will help you get to grips with your Ledger.

What is Ledger?

Ledger(r),, is a French firm that creates hardware wallets such as the Ledger Nano S Plus (r) or Ledger Nano X (r). These devices are designed to store private keys off-line, which makes them less vulnerable to cyberattacks than software wallets and exchanges.

You can be assured that your private keys will never be exposed on the internet. Centralized exchanges cannot guarantee this.

Step 1: Only buy from the official site

Purchase your Ledger device from the official site: Ledger.com/Start (r). Avoid buying from third-party sellers or marketplaces as they may sell counterfeit devices that pose a serious security risk.

Step 2: Unboxing the product and setting it up

Setup your device as soon as it arrives. Here's how:

What you'll find in the box:

  • Ledger Hardware Wallet (Nano S Plus, Nano X or Nano X).
  • USB-C cable
  • Recovery sheet (for writing your seed phrase down)
  • Instructions

Initial Setup

  1. Start Ledger.com
  2. Download the Ledger Live(r), app for desktops or mobile devices.
  3. Set a PIN code to initialize your device.
  4. Note down your 24-word recovery phrase. Here is your backup. Ledger won't ask for your password online. If anyone does, they are scammers.
  5. To complete the setup, confirm the recovery phrase by pressing the button on the device.

Step 3: Install apps and add accounts

You can install an app for each cryptocurrency (such as Bitcoin, Ethereum or Solana) you wish to manage using LedgerLive(r). Each app allows you to securely interact with the blockchain of its respective cryptocurrency.

Ledger Live allows you to add cryptocurrency accounts, which will allow you to manage, receive and send digital assets all from one interface, protected by your hardware Wallet.

Step 4: Send and receive crypto safely

Ledger Live is compatible with your Ledger device.

  • To receive cryptocurrency, you can share your wallet's address with Ledger Live. Verify it on your device's display.
  • To send cryptocurrency, first initiate the transaction on Ledger Live and then confirm it via the device's screen. This ensures that only you are able to approve a transaction.

Step 5: Stay updated and secure

Security does not end at the setup. Ledger releases firmware updates frequently to improve functionality and enhance security.

  • Ledger Live allows you to update the firmware of your device .
  • Avoid scams, by only using Ledger.com/Start. Do not interact with email links or fake popups.
  • Under no circumstances should you share your 24-word recovery phrase.

Ledger(r), a powerful tool for managing your finances, has many benefits.

  • Cold Storage Security: Offline protection for keys.
  • Full ownership -- You are in control of your assets and not an exchange.
  • Multi-Currency Support - Manage over 5,000 crypto assets.
  • Seamless Interface Ledger Live is intuitive and secure.

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

What happens if I misplace my Ledger device

You can restore your wallet to a new device if you know your 24-word phrase. This phrase should be kept in a safe, off-line location.

Can I use Ledger to manage DeFi or NFTs with Ledger?

Yes. Ledger integrates with MetaMask and WalletConnect to support DeFi apps, staking and NFT management.

Ledger Live (r) is it free?

Yes. Ledger Live can be used on both desktops (Windows, Mac and Linux) and mobile devices (iOS and Android).

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