A hardware wallet keeps your private keys offline in a dedicated device — isolating them from the internet and significantly reducing the risk of hacking, phishing, and remote theft. Ledger devices combine a secure element, verified firmware, and the Ledger Live companion app to create a practical, everyday workflow for sending, receiving, and managing many cryptocurrencies.
Always buy Ledger hardware only from the official store or an authorized reseller. Avoid pre-owned devices. Never enter your recovery phrase into a website, app, or phone — it only belongs on the physical device or the official recovery sheet. Ledger will never ask for your recovery phrase.
Inspect packaging for tampering and check that there is no suspicious software pre-installed. If anything looks off, contact Ledger Support immediately via ledger.com/support.
Connect your Ledger to your computer or phone and follow on-device prompts. You will be asked to:
Never photograph or store your recovery phrase digitally.
Ledger Live is the companion application that allows you to manage accounts, install app packages on the device, and send or receive funds. Download Ledger Live from the official page below only:
https://ledger.com/ledger-live
Ledger Live will never request your recovery phrase — only your device and on-device confirmations are required.
Each cryptocurrency requires an app on your Ledger device. Use Ledger Live’s Manager to install the apps you need. After installing, create accounts in Ledger Live for each currency.
To send, initiate the transaction in Ledger Live, confirm details, and always verify the amount and recipient address on the device screen before approving.
Use a PIN that is not easily guessable. If you enter the wrong PIN multiple times, the device will wipe itself — this is by design to protect your keys.
Official Ledger links always use ledger.com. Do not trust random pop-ups, emails, or social media messages asking for your recovery phrase. If in doubt check ledger.com/support.
You can add several accounts for the same currency (different derivation paths) or manage multiple Ledger devices from one Ledger Live instance.
Connect your Ledger to dApp wallets that support hardware signatures (for example, when using Ethereum dApps). Always verify transaction details on-device.
Developers can explore Ledger’s developer documentation to integrate Ledger-supported signing into apps and services: ledger.com/developers
For accurate help, always use Ledger’s official support and documentation:
If your Ledger is lost or stolen, use your recovery phrase on a new Ledger (or compatible wallet) to restore access. Because only the seed controls funds, possession of the device alone is not sufficient to move funds without the PIN or recovery phrase.
If you suspect your recovery phrase has been exposed, move funds to a new wallet immediately using a new seed. You must act quickly — recovery phrases are the single point of control for funds.
Visit the recovery guide: ledger.com/start/recovery
Below are the 10 official Ledger links referenced through this guide. Bookmark them for quick access:
Use these official pages for downloads, documentation, and verified support. Avoid URLs from unknown domains when troubleshooting or downloading software.
Ready to begin? Click the official start page and follow the step-by-step setup guide provided by Ledger: