Follow our step-by-step guide to safely initialize your Ledger hardware wallet and protect your crypto
Ledger will NEVER ask for your 24-word recovery phrase. Anyone requesting it is attempting to steal your funds. Never share it via email, phone, social media, or any digital format. Keep it offline and secure at all times.
Follow these steps carefully to set up your Ledger device
Install the official Ledger Live application on your device
Connect your Ledger hardware wallet to your computer
Set up your device as new or restore from recovery phrase
Write down your 24-word recovery phrase on the provided sheet
Confirm your recovery phrase and complete security setup
Install the official Ledger Live application on your device
Important Warning
Never download Ledger Live from third-party websites
This is what your 24-word recovery phrase looks like (example words only)
Remember: Write these words on the provided Ledger recovery sheet, in order, with pen. Never type them on a computer, phone, or take a photo. Store the sheet in a secure location separate from your device.
Don't become a victim - avoid these common security mistakes
Never photograph, screenshot, or digitally store your recovery phrase. It defeats the purpose of offline security.
Don't set up or access your Ledger on public computers, cafe WiFi, or shared devices. They may have keyloggers.
Ledger will NEVER ask for your recovery phrase. Anyone asking for it is trying to steal your funds.
Keep your device firmware updated through Ledger Live only. Updates include critical security patches.
Never store your recovery phrase near your device. If both are stolen together, your funds are gone.
Always verify receiving addresses on your Ledger screen, not just on your computer. Malware can swap addresses.
Verify these items before initializing your Ledger
Navigate backward or decrease values
Confirm selection or validate action
Navigate forward or increase values
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