Never type it into a computer or phone
No setup guide, support agent, app, email, or website needs your recovery phrase.
A calmer first setup
Your first steps,
with security
in mind.
A straightforward, independent companion for setting up a Ledger hardware wallet. Follow the maker’s official instructions, and keep your recovery phrase offline and private.
This guide never asks for your recovery phrase.
YOUR KEYS, YOUR CONTROL
HARDWARE WALLET
SECURE ELEMENT
LEDGER
Recovery phraseKeep it private. Keep it offline.
SECURITY STARTS WITH YOU
Take it one step at a time
A good setup starts
with the right basics.
Use this quick list as you go through Ledger’s official instructions. Your progress stays in this browser only.
No exceptions
Your recovery phrase
is never for a website.
It is the backup to your wallet. Anyone who gets it may be able to access your crypto. Only enter it directly on your genuine hardware wallet when the device itself instructs you to.
Read Ledger’s security learning resourcesKeep it private and offline
Store your written backup somewhere secure. Don’t share a photo or digital copy.
Check the address before you click
Scammers imitate brands and support accounts. Navigate to ledger.com directly.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Continue with the
official instructions.
This independent page is a safety checklist, not an official support channel. For downloads and the current device-specific walkthrough, go directly to Ledger.