The Official Gateway: Ledger.com/start

The Power of the Ledger Live Ecosystem

The Ledger hardware wallet provides unmatched security, but the **Ledger Live App** is the intuitive interface that brings your crypto to life. This single application serves as your primary window for managing your portfolio securely.

• Ledger Live Download (Desktop & App): The first critical step in setting up is the **Ledger Live Download**. This software is available as the **Ledger Live Desktop** application for Windows, macOS, and Linux, and the **Ledger Live App** for iOS and Android. Ensure you download it ONLY from the official source, linked via Ledger.com/start. Official Download Page Link
• Ledger Live Wallet Functions: The **Ledger Live Wallet** allows you to view your total portfolio, install coin-specific applications onto your Ledger device, add accounts, send, receive, and even interact with DeFi services—all while your private keys remain isolated and protected by the hardware.
• Crucial: Ledger Live Login is Not Required: A fundamental security principle is that Ledger operates on a non-custodial model. There is **NO** traditional **Ledger Live Login** (username and password). Your Ledger device, secured by your PIN, acts as the only authentication mechanism. If you are ever prompted for a password or your 24-word recovery phrase within the software, it is a phishing attempt.

The 4 Essential Setup Steps

Following the guided process initiated at Ledger.com/start is crucial for generating and backing up your keys safely.

1. 1
   Start at the Official Source: Visit **Ledger.com/start** and click on 'Get Started'. This redirects you to download the authentic **Ledger Live** software.
2. 2
   Installation and Device Check: Install the **Ledger Live Desktop** or **App**. Inside the software, select 'Set up a new device'. The app will perform a 'Genuine Check' to ensure your hardware is authentic.
3. 3
   PIN & Recovery Phrase Setup: Complete the PIN code selection directly on your Ledger device. Crucially, generate and **write down** your 24-word Secret Recovery Phrase on the provided sheet. This phrase is the master key to your **Ledger Live Wallet** and must never be digitized.
4. 4
   Manage Accounts via Ledger Live: Connect your device. Use the 'Manager' tab in **Ledger Live** to install the blockchain apps (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum) you require. Then, use the 'Accounts' tab to add your accounts and begin securely managing your digital assets.

Security Reminder: Your Recovery Phrase is your ONLY backup. Ledger will **NEVER** ask you for it. Anyone who knows this phrase controls your crypto.