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Getting Started with Ledger: A Step-by-Step Guide
Introduction
Ledger is a leading hardware wallet designed to provide robust security for managing and storing cryptocurrencies. To ensure a smooth setup, Ledger provides a guided process via www.ledger.com/start. This guide will walk you through the essential steps to set up your Ledger wallet securely.
Step-by-Step Setup Guide
Unboxing Your Ledger
Inside the box, you should find the Ledger hardware wallet, a USB cable, a recovery sheet, and a user manual.
Connecting Your Device
Connect your Ledger device to your computer using the provided USB cable.
Open your web browser and visit www.ledger.com/start.
Installing Ledger Live
Ledger Live is the official desktop and mobile application for managing your Ledger hardware wallet and cryptocurrency portfolio.
Follow the instructions on the Ledger website to download and install Ledger Live for your operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, or Android).
Setting Up Your Wallet
Once Ledger Live is installed, open the application and follow the on-screen instructions.
Choose “Initialize as new device” if you are setting up a new Ledger wallet. You will be prompted to create a PIN and write down your recovery phrase.
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