🚀Ledger® Wallet : Getting started™ | Official Site®

Welcome to your official guide for getting started with Ledger® Wallet. This step-by-step walkthrough helps you set up, secure, and begin managing your cryptocurrency with confidence using the Ledger hardware wallet and the Ledger Live app.

🔐What Is Ledger® Wallet?

Ledger Wallet is a hardware wallet — a physical device that stores your crypto private keys offline, protecting them from hacks and malware. It gives you full control over your digital assets while offering unmatched security through its secure chip technology.

It works in tandem with the Ledger Live software, which allows you to view balances, make transactions, stake assets, and more.

📦Step 1: Purchase and Verify Your Ledger Device

1. Buy from the official Ledger® website or authorized resellers only.
2. Make sure the packaging is sealed and not tampered with.
3. Verify authenticity using Ledger's built-in device check during setup.

🔧Step 2: Initialize Your Ledger® Wallet

Connect your Ledger device (Nano S Plus or Nano X) to your computer or mobile phone:

• Turn on the device and follow the on-screen prompts.
• Select “Set up as new device.”
• Create a secure 4-8 digit PIN code.
• Write down the 24-word recovery phrase on the recovery sheet provided.

📲Step 3: Install Ledger Live

1. Go to ledger.com/ledger-live.
2. Download the version for your OS (Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android).
3. Install and launch the app.
4. Complete the Ledger Live setup by selecting your device and following prompts.

🔗Step 4: Connect Ledger to Ledger Live

Once Ledger Live is installed:

• Click “Manager” to install apps like Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.
• Click “Accounts” > “Add Account” to import addresses into Ledger Live.
• Use the device to approve all actions to prevent unauthorized access.

💸Step 5: Send and Receive Crypto Securely

📥Receiving

To receive crypto:

1. Select your account in Ledger Live.
2. Click "Receive" and copy the address shown.
3. Verify the address on your Ledger device and approve.

📤Sending

1. Click “Send” in Ledger Live.
2. Enter the destination wallet address and amount.
3. Confirm transaction on your Ledger device.

🛡️Security Best Practices

• NEVER share your recovery phrase.
• Only download Ledger Live from the official website.
• Use a strong PIN and avoid reusing passwords.
• Keep your device firmware up to date.
• Avoid public Wi-Fi when making transactions.

🔄How to Restore Wallet Access

If your Ledger is lost or stolen, you can restore your wallet with your recovery phrase:

1. Power on your new Ledger device.
2. Select “Restore from recovery phrase.”
3. Enter the 24 words exactly in order.
4. Set a new PIN and re-import your accounts into Ledger Live.

💡Ledger Live Features to Explore

• Staking: Earn passive income on supported assets like Tezos, Solana, or Ethereum.
• Buy Crypto: Use third-party integrations to purchase crypto directly within the app.
• Exchange: Swap tokens via Ledger’s secure partners.
• Track Portfolio: View real-time updates of your assets.

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