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Ledger.com/start — Get started with your Ledger device

Official quickstart for Ledger hardware wallets and Ledger Wallet (app). Follow the official downloads and security checks to set up safely. For complete support use Ledger Support. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Start in 5 steps (official flow)

  1. Download Ledger Wallet / Ledger Live: go to ledger.com/ledger-live or the official store pages for mobile, and pick the correct OS installer. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
  2. Install & verify: run the installer from the official source only. If Ledger publishes checksums or signatures, verify them before opening. Avoid sideloaded builds.
  3. Initialize device: follow on-device prompts to create a new wallet or recover an existing one. The device will show the seed generation/confirmation — only trust what appears on the physical device. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
  4. Record recovery phrase offline: write the 24 words on the recovery sheet and store offline. Do not save the phrase as plaintext, photos, cloud notes, or send it to anyone.
  5. Finish and update: finish setup in Ledger Wallet and update device firmware if prompted (firmware updates often fix security issues). Use official support if unsure. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Phishing & impersonation alert: There are fake pages using similar paths or domains (e.g., misleading Google Sites or third-party pages). Always confirm the domain is ledger.com before entering sensitive data. Example suspicious pattern found in the wild. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Localized help & official pages

For language-specific instructions and device-specific steps visit Ledger’s Start page and Support portal (official):

Why browsers show security warnings (brief)

Common reasons: invalid/expired TLS cert, mixed content (HTTP resources on an HTTPS page), broken OCSP stapling, certificate name mismatch, or unsafe headers. Fixing server TLS + serving only HTTPS + correct security headers resolves most browser warnings.

Disclaimer: This is an informational page-style template to mirror the official Ledger Start flow. For device-specific help or account issues, use official Ledger support. Always verify resources at ledger.com. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}