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Getting Started with Your Ledger Wallet® 🔐

Welcome to the official Ledger Wallet® onboarding guide. If you’re holding crypto, you already know the importance of securing it. That’s where Ledger comes in. With hardware-based protection and Ledger Live™ software, your digital assets stay safe, accessible, and under your full control.

🧰Let’s set up your Ledger Wallet® step by step — securely and confidently.

What Comes in the Box? 📦

Unbox your Ledger Wallet® and ensure it includes the following:

Ledger hardware wallet (Nano S Plus, Nano X, or Stax)
USB-C cable
Recovery sheets (x3)
Getting started card
Keychain accessories or stickers (optional)

If any item is missing or packaging appears tampered with, contact Ledger Support immediately.

⚠️Only buy Ledger wallets from official sources. Avoid resellers or secondhand devices.

Step 1: Download Ledger Live™ 💻

Ledger Live is the official companion app used to manage your wallet, install apps, and access your crypto securely.

Go to: https://ledger.com/ledger-live
Download for Windows, macOS, or Linux
Install and open the application

Ledger Live gives you one dashboard to manage your entire portfolio and connect securely to your hardware wallet.

🛡️Always double-check URLs. Bookmark the official site to prevent phishing.

Step 2: Initialize Your Ledger Wallet® 🔑

Once Ledger Live is ready, follow the prompts to initialize your device:

Choose: "Set up as new device" (unless you're restoring)
Create a secure PIN code
Write down your 24-word recovery phrase in the correct order

This phrase is your master key. If your device is lost, stolen, or damaged, this is how you recover your assets.

📝NEVER store your recovery phrase digitally. Use the recovery sheets provided and keep them offline.

Step 3: Install Apps & Add Accounts 🚀

With your device set up, you can now install blockchain apps and add accounts:

Open Ledger Live
Go to "My Ledger" and install the app for each crypto (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum)
Add accounts under "Accounts" tab

This allows you to receive, send, and manage tokens safely with physical confirmation via your device screen and buttons.

🔐Every transaction must be verified and signed on your Ledger. This is what makes it truly secure.

Ledger Wallet Security Tips 🔒

Ledger is secure by design, but your habits matter. Follow these practices:

Never share your PIN or recovery phrase — with anyone
Keep firmware and Ledger Live updated regularly
Enable password lock on Ledger Live
Store recovery phrase in multiple safe places (no photos!)
Use a strong device PIN and never write it down

👁️‍🗨️Ledger will never contact you first. Ignore messages claiming to be from Ledger asking for your recovery phrase.

How to Receive & Send Crypto 📥📤

Now that your wallet is fully set up, let’s walk through how to manage your crypto:

Receiving:

Go to Ledger Live → "Receive"
Select an account → Show address
Confirm address on device screen matches app
Share address with sender (never the recovery phrase!)

Sending:

Go to Ledger Live → "Send"
Input recipient’s address and amount
Confirm on device screen
Physically approve the transaction