Your Journey to Financial Freedom Starts Here.
Welcome to Ledger. You've taken the most important step in securing your digital assets. This guide will walk you through setting up your device and embracing true self-custody.
The Path to Self-Custody
Setting up your Ledger device is a straightforward process. Follow these four essential steps to initialize your hardware wallet and secure your crypto.
1. Download Ledger Live
Ledger Live is your all-in-one application to manage your device and assets. Download it exclusively from the official Ledger website. Beware of phishing sites and fake applications.
2. Initialize Your Device
Connect your Ledger device to your computer and follow the on-screen instructions in Ledger Live. You will set a PIN code, which is your first line of defense against unauthorized physical access.
3. Secure Your Recovery Phrase
Your device will generate a unique 24-word recovery phrase. This is the master key to all your crypto. Write it down on the provided recovery sheet and store it in a secure, offline location.
4. Verify & Install Apps
Confirm your recovery phrase on the device to complete the setup. Afterward, you can install apps for the cryptocurrencies you want to manage, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and thousands more.
Uncompromising Security by Design
Ledger devices are built on a foundation of industry-leading security principles, ensuring your private keys never leave the device.
Secure Element Chip
Your private keys are stored in a certified Secure Element (SE) chip, the same kind used in passports and credit cards. It's a tamper-proof fortress for your most critical data.
BOLOS Operating System
We developed a custom operating system (OS) called BOLOS (Blockchain Open Ledger Operating System) specifically designed to protect your crypto assets and isolate applications from each other.
True Ownership
With Ledger, you are in complete control. Only you can access your recovery phrase and sign transactions. This is the essence of self-custody, eliminating counterparty risk from exchanges or custodians.
More Than a Wallet
The Ledger ecosystem empowers you to do more with your crypto, securely.
Ledger Live App
Securely buy, sell, swap, and stake your crypto directly through our partners in the Ledger Live app. It's your secure gateway to the world of Web3, all from one place.
Vast Asset Support
Manage over 5,500 coins and tokens, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and your favorite NFTs. The Ledger ecosystem is constantly expanding to support new assets and blockchains.
Grow Your Assets
Put your crypto to work. Securely stake assets like Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and more directly through Ledger Live to earn passive rewards while maintaining full ownership of your keys.
Your Security Checklist
Owning your keys means taking responsibility for your security. Follow these best practices to keep your assets safe for the long term.
Ready to Explore Web3?
Your Ledger device is set up and your assets are secure. Now you're ready to safely explore the world of DeFi, NFTs, and the decentralized internet.
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