Ledger Start
Offline Keys
Your 24-bit recovery phrase is generated offline on the device itself, never on a computer or a server, so your private keys never touch the internet.
Your Device
Supports Ledger Nano S Plus, Nano X, Stax and Flex. The guided setup in the app walks you through every screen on your device, step by step.
Broad Support
Over 5,500 coins and tokens supported. One device holds your whole portfolio across many chains, all protected by the same offline keys.
Keys stay offline
1
Check the seal
Inspect the sealed box for tampering, then open it and plug the device into power using the cable provided.
2
Install Ledger Live
Download the companion app on your computer, open it and pick Set up new device when asked.
3
Choose a PIN
Use the keypad on the device itself to choose a PIN that only you know. Never reuse one from elsewhere.
4
Write down the phrase
The device screen shows your recovery phrase. Copy it on paper, never a photo, and keep it somewhere safe.
5
Confirm the phrase
Enter the recovery phrase word by word on the device so it can check that your paper copy is correct.
6
Send a test transfer
Add an account in the app, then send a small test transfer first before you move larger amounts.
Setup in six steps
Setup takes about 10 minutes.
Self-custody with Ledger
Your 24-bit recovery phrase is generated offline on the device and never touches the internet.
You approve every transaction on the device screen, so nothing moves without you.
Access survives any company failing, because the keys are yours alone.
Lose the device and the recovery phrase restores everything to a new one.
Coins on an exchange
The platform holds the keys, and you hold only a login.
Withdrawals can be frozen or limited whenever the platform decides.
Your balance is a claim on their books, not coins in your hands.
Account access depends on their logins and support queues.
Keys versus custody
Over 5,500 coins and tokens supported
5,500
Coins and tokens
Supports Ledger Nano S Plus, Nano X, Stax and Flex
4
Models covered
From unboxing to your first secured coin
5
Minutes to set up
Ledger in numbers
Ledger Start is the free guided setup for your Ledger hardware wallet. You only pay for the device, with devices from $79.
The essentials: USB-C connection and full coin support, with Ledger Start included free.
Nano S Plus
$79
Adds Bluetooth, so you can manage your assets from a phone. Ledger Start is included free.
Nano X
$149
A touchscreen with a secure display, so you confirm every detail on the device itself.
Flex
$249
The flagship: a curved touchscreen and our finest build. Ledger Start comes free with it.
Stax
$399
Ledger Start is free
What is the recovery phrase for?
Your 24-bit recovery phrase is generated offline on the device and restores everything you hold. Write it on paper only, never store it on a phone or computer, and never share it with anyone.
What if I lose my device?
A lost device is simply replaced. Set up the new one and restore your accounts from the recovery phrase. If someone guesses the PIN three times in a row, the device wipes itself.
Which coins can I hold?
Over 5,500 coins and tokens supported, across many different chains. You manage them all from one place, and Ledger Live shows each balance next to the device that protects it.
Do I need firmware updates?
Firmware updates are checked in Ledger Live and always confirmed on the device itself. Nothing installs without your approval, so your keys stay under your control throughout the update.
When can I get help?
Support available 7 days a week via Ledger Support. Ask about setup, the recovery phrase or a transfer, and get a plain answer from a person any day of the week.
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