A simple, secure on-ramp for storing and managing your digital assets — built for clarity and safety.
Ledger Start helps people new to crypto safely create a hardware-backed wallet, learn essential best practices, and understand the lifecycle of owning cryptocurrency. This page takes you step-by-step from unboxing to secure custody, with clear explanations and accessible language.
Keep your private keys offline to reduce exposure to online attacks.
Learn secure seed phrase backup methods that prevent loss and leakage.
Authenticate firmware and device origin before use to avoid tampered hardware.
Always buy devices from trusted retailers. Confirm the product packaging and tamper-evidence stickers before powering the device.
Follow on-device instructions to generate a new wallet. Never enter your recovery phrase into a phone or computer.
Write your recovery phrase on the included card or a certified metal backup. Store it in at least two geographically separated secure locations.
Security is layered: physical device security, secret management, and safe operational habits. Use firmware verification, enable PIN protection, and avoid sharing wallet details online. Consider a passphrase for plausible deniability and additional protection.
If your recovery phrase is backed up safely, you can recover funds on a new compatible device. If the recovery phrase is lost, the funds are unrecoverable.
A proper hardware wallet isolates private keys and requires physical confirmation for transactions, making remote compromise far less likely than software wallets. Keep firmware current and only use verified companion software.
Never share your recovery phrase with anyone, including customer support. Legitimate support will never ask you for your seed.