Welcome to Ledger. You’ve taken an important step toward securing and managing your digital assets with confidence. Ledger hardware wallets are built to give you full control over your cryptocurrency by keeping your private keys protected offline. This page will guide you through the essentials of getting started and help you understand how Ledger keeps your crypto safe.
True crypto ownership begins with self-custody. With Ledger, you don’t rely on exchanges or third parties. You stay in control—always.
Cryptocurrency offers financial freedom, but it also requires responsibility. Online wallets and exchanges are frequent targets for cyberattacks. Ledger solves this problem by isolating your private keys from the internet.
Ledger combines advanced security with ease of use, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced crypto users.
Setting up your Ledger hardware wallet is simple and only takes a few minutes.
Ensure your Ledger device arrives sealed and untampered with. Ledger devices are secure out of the box. If packaging appears altered, do not proceed and contact official support.
Ledger Live is the official application used to manage your crypto assets. With Ledger Live, you can:
Always download Ledger Live directly from ledger.com to avoid counterfeit or malicious software.
When you power on your Ledger device, follow the on-screen instructions to:
This process ensures that only you can access your funds.
During setup, your Ledger device generates a unique 24-word recovery phrase. This phrase is the master key to your crypto.
If your device is lost, stolen, or damaged, your recovery phrase is the only way to restore access to your assets. Protect it as carefully as you would protect physical valuables.
Ledger supports thousands of cryptocurrencies, tokens, and NFTs across multiple blockchains. Popular supported assets include Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Polygon (MATIC), and many more.
With Ledger Live and compatible third-party applications, you can:
Ledger continues to expand asset support as the crypto ecosystem evolves.
Ledger Live is more than a wallet manager—it’s a complete crypto control center.
All operations are verified on your Ledger device, ensuring your private keys remain offline and protected.
Cyber threats continue to grow, but Ledger is designed to keep your assets safe.
Ledger acts as a secure barrier between your digital assets and online risks.
Ledger is built for everyone—from first-time crypto users to advanced investors.
You remain in control while Ledger handles the security.
For your security, always:
Using authentic Ledger products ensures you receive the highest level of protection.
Ledger provides comprehensive resources to assist you:
If something doesn’t look right, stop and verify before proceeding.
Crypto ownership is about independence and responsibility. Ledger gives you the tools to secure your assets, manage them confidently, and interact safely with the digital economy.
By completing your Ledger setup and protecting your recovery phrase, you are taking full control of your crypto future.
Start now. Secure your crypto. Own your keys.