Ledger Start — Secure your crypto, simply.

Owning crypto means owning responsibility for private keys. Ledger Start is designed to help you move from curiosity to confident custody in a few deliberate steps. This page walks through setup, security practices, and safe daily habits so your assets stay under your control — not a third party's.

First, unbox with attention. Only use a Ledger device bought from an official source. When you power the device for the first time it will walk you through creating a PIN and generating a recovery phrase. Treat this phrase as the single most sensitive piece of information you’ll ever create: it restores all wallets and must never be shared or stored online.

• Choose a strong PIN: four-to-eight digits that you can remember but others cannot guess.
• Write the recovery phrase on paper: never take a photo or store it on cloud services or your phone.
• Store backups separately: consider two secure locations (safe deposit box, encrypted metal backup).

Once setup is complete, connect your Ledger to Ledger Live or the apps you prefer. Ledger Live is a management companion: it lets you install apps, check balances, and send/receive assets while the private keys stay locked inside the device. Approve important actions directly on the hardware — that confirmation step is your protection against remote threats.

Security is layered: device firmware updates, verified software, and cautious habits work together. Keep firmware current, download official apps only, and verify addresses on-screen before approving transactions. Phishing remains common; never enter your recovery phrase into a website — no legitimate service will ever ask for it.

For everyday use, adopt small routines: verify addresses, enable notifications in your management app, and periodically test your backup in a secure environment. As your holdings grow, consider splitting funds between warm and cold storage or using multisignature setups for an additional layer of safety.

Ledger Start is about more than a device — it’s about creating habits that preserve access and peace of mind. When you treat private keys with respect, you convert volatility and uncertainty into durable ownership. Ready to begin? Your next step is simple: follow the on-screen setup, safeguard your recovery phrase, and transact with confidence.