Your Guide to Setting Up a Ledger Hardware Wallet Safely
Ledger devices are hardware wallets designed to secure digital assets through offline private key storage. This guide walks you through safe device setup and best practices.
Download the official Ledger Live application to manage your accounts, install apps, and verify transactions.
Turn on the device and choose “Set up as new device.” Follow on-screen instructions to create a PIN code.
Your device will display a 24-word recovery phrase. Write it down in order and store it offline. This phrase is the only backup of your wallet.
The device will ask you to confirm selected words to ensure you copied the phrase correctly.
If issues occur, consult official support resources and device documentation. Avoid third-party tools or unofficial links.