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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

1. Unboxing Your Ledger

   • Inside the box, you should find the Ledger hardware wallet, a USB cable, a recovery sheet, and a user manual.

2. 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.

3. 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).

4. 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.