Ledger.com/start: Your First Step to Safe Crypto Management

1. Enhanced Security with Hardware Wallet Integration

Your private keys are stored on your Ledger hardware wallet, ensuring they never leave the device and are never exposed to the internet. Ledger Live connects directly to your hardware wallet for secure transactions, ensuring peace of mind in a digital age filled with cyber threats.

2. Multi-Currency Support

Ledger Live supports over 1,800 cryptocurrencies, including popular assets like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Litecoin (LTC). It also supports a range of altcoins, allowing you to store and manage all your crypto in one secure platform.

3. Real-Time Portfolio Overview

Ledger Live gives you a comprehensive view of your portfolio, including the current market value of your assets, recent transactions, and portfolio performance over time. It’s easy to track and evaluate your investment decisions directly within the app.

4. Full Transaction Control

Ledger Live ensures that your private keys are never exposed to third parties. All transactions are signed securely on your Ledger device, and your keys are kept offline. This means you maintain full control over your crypto, even when making online transactions.

5. User-Friendly Interface

Designed for both beginners and advanced users, Ledger Live offers an intuitive interface for managing your crypto portfolio. Whether you're sending coins, receiving payments, or checking your balance, everything is simple and easy to navigate.

Step 1: Download Ledger Live

Visit Ledger.com/start and download the Ledger Live application for your desktop (Windows, macOS, or Linux) or mobile (iOS or Android) device.

Step 2: Set Up Your Ledger Device

After installing Ledger Live, connect your Ledger device (Ledger Nano S or Nano X) to your computer or mobile device. The app will guide you through the process of setting up your device, including creating a secure PIN and writing down your 24-word recovery phrase.

Step 3: Install Cryptocurrency Apps

Ledger Live lets you install apps for different cryptocurrencies on your Ledger device. Choose the crypto assets you want to manage, then install the relevant apps directly from within the Ledger Live application.

Step 4: Begin Managing Your Crypto

Once your device is set up and connected, you can start using Ledger Live to send, receive, and monitor your cryptocurrency holdings. With a secure and simple interface, you’ll have full control of your digital assets at your fingertips.

Enable 2FA to add an extra layer of security to your Ledger Live account. This means that even if someone gets access to your login credentials, they would still need the second authentication factor to gain access to your account.

Ledger Live supports the use of passphrases, which essentially create a hidden wallet within your Ledger device. This provides an additional layer of security for your most valuable assets.

If you lose your Ledger device, you can recover all your funds using the 24-word recovery phrase you were given during setup. This ensures that your assets are safe even if the device is lost, stolen, or damaged.

Visit Ledger.com/start to download the Ledger Live app for your desktop or mobile device. It’s available for both iOS and Android, as well as Windows, macOS, and Linux computers.

No, Ledger Live is designed to work exclusively with Ledger hardware wallets. You need a Ledger device (such as the Ledger Nano S or Nano X) to store your private keys securely while using the Ledger Live app.

If you lose your Ledger device, you can restore access to your crypto using your 24-word recovery phrase. This phrase is crucial to ensure that your assets are not lost, even if your device is damaged or stolen.