Official Site® | Ledger.com/Start® - Secure Wallet Setup

Introduction

This presentation explains how to securely set up a Ledger hardware wallet using the official onboarding page at Ledger.com/Start. It focuses on practical steps, safety precautions, and administrative links for office teams. The instructions assume you have a genuine Ledger device and a private, offline space to perform the initial setup.

Why use a hardware wallet?

Hardware wallets keep your private keys offline, protecting them from malware and online attacks. They are the recommended method for custody of significant cryptocurrency holdings. A correctly configured Ledger device ensures that even if your computer is compromised, your funds remain secure.

Audience

This guide is intended for individual users, small teams, and office administrators responsible for secure asset custody. It uses plain language and clear steps so non-experts can follow safely.

Overview of the process

• Verify device authenticity and packaging
• Visit Ledger.com/Start on a secure computer
• Follow the guided pairing and firmware checks
• Write and store your recovery phrase securely
• Install Ledger Live and add accounts

Step-by-step setup (recommended)

1. Unbox & verify

Inspect the device for tampering. Only use devices purchased from authorized channels. Check the seal and packaging. If anything looks altered, contact the vendor before powering on.

2. Access Ledger.com/Start

Open a trusted browser on a computer with updated security patches. Type ledger.com/start directly — do not click an unverified link. The official site provides the step-by-step onboarding flow and firmware verification tools.

Tip

Confirm the site certificate (padlock icon) in the browser address bar before proceeding.

3. Initialize the device

Follow the on-screen prompts to create a new wallet. The device will display a recovery phrase — a sequence of 12, 18, or 24 words. This is the single most critical item for recovery.

Recovery phrase best practices

• Write the words on the supplied recovery card or metal backup — never store them in plain text on a computer or cloud service.
• Store copies in geographically separated, secure locations (for teams, consider a safe or deposit box).
• Never share the phrase with anyone; legitimate support will never ask for it.

4. Confirm the recovery phrase

The device will ask you to confirm a subset of the words. This prevents mistakes and ensures the written backup is correct.

5. Install Ledger Live and add accounts

Install Ledger Live from the official site. Use it to manage applications, update firmware, and add cryptocurrency accounts. Ledger Live communicates with your device but never exposes private keys.

Office and administrative considerations

Policies & procedures

Create a custody policy that defines roles (owner, backup custodian, auditor), access controls, and recovery procedures. Document the recovery locations and test recovery processes periodically in a secure environment.

Multi-person control

For corporate treasuries, consider multisignature wallets or HSM solutions in addition to hardware devices. These approaches distribute authority and reduce single-point-of-failure risk.

Security reminders

• Never enter your recovery phrase into software or websites.
• Keep firmware up to date, using the official Ledger Live update process.
• Be wary of phishing emails and fake support sites.

Resources & office links

Below are ten office-friendly reference links (placeholders). Replace them with your internal document URLs or keep them as quick external references.

Conclusion

Setting up a Ledger device through Ledger.com/Start is straightforward when you follow the steps above and follow strong operational security. Maintain written, offline backups of your recovery phrase and build office procedures to manage custody responsibly.

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