Comprehensive Guide — ledger.com/start: setup, safety, and recovery
Starting with ledger.com/start is the recommended and secure path to initialize a Ledger hardware wallet. The goal of this guide is to provide a clear, practical, security-first checklist that you can follow from the moment you unbox the device until it's fully secured and in active use.
When your device arrives, first inspect the packaging. Ledger boxes are designed with tamper-evident measures; if the seal is broken or packaging looks suspicious, do not power on the device. Contact the seller or Ledger support for guidance.
The official start flow will usually direct you to download Ledger Live, the vendor's desktop/mobile application that manages firmware updates, installs coin apps, and coordinates account discovery. Remember the core principle: private keys remain on the hardware device.
Following the steps on ledger.com/start and observing careful practices will give you a secure foundation for using your Ledger device. The combination of hardware-rooted secrets, on-device verification, and verified firmware updates is the most reliable approach available today.