ONBOARDING
Initialize your hardware wallet through Ledger.com/start with verified security standards and guided key generation.
GENUINE CHECK
Ledger.com/start validates device authenticity using cryptographic attestation, ensuring physical tampering is detected before configuration begins.
OFFLINE KEYS
Your 24-word recovery phrase is generated directly on the certified Secure Element chip, completely isolated from internet exposure and digital threats.
PREPARE YOUR DEVICE
01 / INSPECTION
Check packaging integrity and verify tamper-evident security seals.
02 / BACKUP TOOLS
Prepare an offline recovery sheet and permanent pen in advance.
03 / ENVIRONMENT
Ensure a private, distraction-free space with no cameras nearby.
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
A Simple Setup Journey
Follow these five essential milestones to initialize, secure, and configure your cold storage device with absolute offline integrity.
Connect the device via secure USB-C, power up the hardware, and establish a robust 4 to 8-digit confidential PIN code directly on the physical buttons.
01
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Power On & Set PIN
Carefully record each sequential word generated by the onboard cryptographic randomizer onto your offline recovery sheet in strict numerical order.
02
✎
Write 24-Word Recovery Phrase
Re-enter and validate selected words on the device screen to guarantee 100% transcript accuracy without ever exposing words to network interfaces.
03
✓
Verify Offline Seed
Launch the official desktop companion app, pair your hardware wallet, and establish an encrypted session between your machine and device.
04
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Connect to Ledger Live
Run the cryptographic attestation to confirm authenticity of the secure element chip, then install dedicated asset management apps.
05
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Genuine Check & Install Apps
SEAMLESS SYNC
Manage accounts, track balances, and verify transactions directly within Ledger Live across all platforms securely.