Ledger.com/start is your official entry point to setting up one of the leading hardware wallets in the crypto universe. It’s where security meets simplicity. From unboxing the Ledger device to managing assets, everything begins here. Meanwhile, for context, other well‑known start locations include Trezor.io/start and Trezor Io Start; these show the importance of using official portals for hardware wallet setup to avoid risks.
Although you're using Ledger, understanding features like Trezor Suite, Trezor Login, or Trezor Bridge from the Trezor ecosystem helps you appreciate cross‑platform security design. This page will walk you through the Ledger flow, and highlight best practices shared by all secure wallets.
You will use the official Ledger Live software. Always download from ledger.com/start. Avoid mirror sites or unknown links. Just like Trezor users are told to use Trezor.io/start to get the official Trezor Suite or Bridge, using the official Ledger start page ensures you download genuine, up‑to‑date software.
Type https://www.ledger.com/start in your browser to begin. Always ensure the URL is correct. Bookmark it if possible. Phishing sites often mimic these URLs, just like bogus ones try to mimic Trezor ones (e.g. claiming to be “Trezor Login” pages).
Select the version for your operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS). Ledger Live is the software interface that lets you manage your crypto. Similar to Trezor Suite in its purpose, Ledger Live lets you view balances, send & receive coins, install apps on the device, and keep firmware updated.
Plug your Ledger device in. Follow on‑screen instructions to set a PIN code. This PIN unlocks the device locally. Don’t pick common PINs. Confirm the PIN on the hardware device itself.
Your device will generate a 24‑word recovery phrase. Write it down exactly, store it offline. Do not photograph or store in cloud. This is the sole backup to your funds. If lost, funds cannot be recovered—same principle applies with the recovery seeds in Trezor Hardware Wallets.
After you confirm setup, open Ledger Live. Add accounts for desired cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, etc. For each, install the corresponding app on your Ledger device. Then you can send/receive, view history, and monitor your portfolio.
Ledger Live will also check firmware authenticity. Always accept firmware updates when prompted. Confirm operations on the device screen before approving any transaction.
You can enable extra features like passphrases, enable developer mode if needed, and make sure you understand the cryptographic signature checks. Many of these features are similar to what Trezor offers via its ecosystem: Trezor Bridge, or the verification steps in Trezor Suite or Trezor Login.
If you lose your recovery phrase, you lose access to your funds. Ledger or any software (Ledger Live or others) cannot recover it for you. The same applies in the Trezor world: the recovery seed is the only way to restore funds if the hardware wallet is lost or stolen.
Yes, it’s the official setup portal for Ledger hardware wallets. Always ensure you land on the correct URL. It’s comparable to Trezor.io/start where Trezor users are instructed to download official Suite or Bridge from verified pages, avoiding any phishing copies.
No. Trezor Login and Trezor Suite are exclusive to Trezor devices. Ledger has its own software and authentication methods. However, many security principles overlap, like keeping recovery phrases safe, verifying firmware and confirming transactions on hardware.
No. Ledger’s setup flow via Ledger Live does not require a separate “Bridge” component like Trezor uses. In Trezor’s world, Trezor Bridge helps with browser-based interactions. Ledger Live handles its communications via its own secure software stack.
Ledger Live prompts updates when available. Always update firmware when asked. Ledger Live also helps verify authenticity of the device. Similar to Trezor’s device verifying its firmware via Trezor Suite or Trezor Io Start flows. Always accept updates from the official source.