✅ 1. Go to ledger.com/start

• Open your web browser and visit ledger.com/start.
• This ensures you’re on the official Ledger website — always double-check the URL to avoid phishing sites.

✅ 2. Choose Your Device

• You’ll see different Ledger devices listed (e.g., Ledger Nano S Plus, Nano X, or Stax).
• Click on the image or name of your Ledger model to get device-specific instructions.

✅ 3. Download Ledger Live

• Click “Download Ledger Live” — this is Ledger’s official app for setup and crypto management.
• Install Ledger Live on your computer (Windows, macOS, or Linux) or your smartphone (iOS/Android).
• Open the app after installation.

✅ 4. Initialize Your Device

1. Plug in your Ledger device using the provided USB cable.
2. Power it on by holding the button(s) until you see the Ledger logo.
3. Choose ‘Set up as new device’ if it’s your first time.
4. Create a PIN code on the device (usually 4–8 digits).
   • You’ll use the device buttons to choose and confirm each digit.

✅ 5. Write Down Your Recovery Phrase

• Your Ledger will display a 24-word recovery phrase, one word at a time.
• Write it down in order on the recovery sheet provided in your box.
• Never share this phrase with anyone — it’s the only way to recover your funds if your device is lost or damaged.

✅ 6. Verify the Recovery Phrase

• Your Ledger will ask you to confirm the 24 words by selecting them in order.
• This step ensures you wrote them down correctly.

✅ 7. Pair with Ledger Live

• In Ledger Live, choose ‘Initialize as new device’, then follow the on-screen steps.
• The app will check the device’s genuine status.
• Once verified, you’ll reach your Ledger Live dashboard.

✅ 8. Add Crypto Accounts

• In Ledger Live, click ‘Accounts’ → ‘Add Account’.
• Select the crypto you want to manage (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum).
• Ledger Live will prompt you to connect and unlock your device to confirm.

✅ 9. Receive Crypto

• To receive crypto, click ‘Receive’ in Ledger Live.
• Select the account, verify the address shown on your device screen matches the one in Ledger Live.
• Copy the verified address and share it with the sender.

✅ 10. Keep Firmware & Apps Updated

• Ledger Live will notify you about firmware or app updates — always keep both up to date for security.
• Only install apps for coins you actually want to manage to save device memory.

🔐 Important Safety Tips

✅ Always use ledger.com/start for setup. ✅ Never share your 24-word recovery phrase with anyone. ✅ Ledger will never ask for your recovery phrase. ✅ Always verify addresses on your device’s screen before sending/receiving funds.