“How to Set Up Your Ledger Nano® Wallet with Ledger.com/Start® (Step-by-Step)”
Got your Ledger Nano? Great — let’s walk through the full setup using Ledger.com/Start®. This is the ONLY official source to initialize your wallet properly and avoid common mistakes.
📦 Step 1: Unbox Your Ledger
Inside you’ll find:
- The device (Nano S Plus / Nano X / Stax)
- USB cable
- Recovery sheets
- Instructions
Make sure the box hasn’t been tampered with. 🔍
🧭 Step 2: Visit Ledger.com/Start
Go to https://www.ledger.com/start. Choose your device.
Ledger’s guide will help you:
- Set your PIN code
- Write down your 24-word recovery phrase
- Confirm the phrase on the device
- Connect your device to Ledger Live
💻 Step 3: Download Ledger Live
From the same page, download Ledger Live — Ledger’s official app for desktop and mobile. Available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
Once installed:
- Connect your device
- Allow Ledger Manager
- Install crypto apps (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum)
- Add accounts to Ledger Live dashboard
🎯 You’re now ready to receive crypto!
🛡️ Safety Tips
- Never type or store your seed phrase digitally
- Store the recovery sheet in a fireproof and waterproof safe
- Beware of fake “Ledger Live” apps on mobile stores
- Only trust Ledger.com/Start as your official source
✅ Optional: Set Up a Passphrase
Want even more protection? Ledger lets you add a 25th word (passphrase). This creates an entirely separate wallet within your device.
Final Thought
Setting up your Ledger is simple — when done the right way.
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