Getting Started
Just received your device?
Follow those 4 steps to get started.
Step 1/4
Get Ledger Live to start setting up your device
Ledger Live is our homemade software allowing you to set up your device and manage your crypto assets. Learn more
Step 2/4
Choose a PIN code & write down your recovery phrase
Your 24-words recovery phrase is the only backup of your private key. Never share it to anyone. Store it in a secure place.
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Your Ledger hardware wallet's PIN code and recovery phrase should be initialized by you and only you.
Step 3/4
Install applications on your device
Go to the Manager in your Ledger Live to select the application(s) you want to install on your device.
Step 4/4
Add an account to manage your crypto
To manage crypto that are directly supported in Ledger Live, you just have to Add an Account.
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To manage other assets, you need to use an external wallet.
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To go further
Send your crypto assets from exchanges to your device
Transfer your crypto assets from an exchange to take ownership of your crypto.
If you don't have any crypto-asset yet, we advise you to buy and secure your assets following these 3 simple steps. Learn More
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