**Ledger.com/Start**

Step 1: Order Your Genuine Ledger Direct from Official Store

Always buy from https://shop.ledger.com or authorized resellers (Amazon Ledger Official Store only). Devices bought from eBay, Facebook Marketplace or random Shopify stores are 99% pre-compromised with seed-draining firmware.

Step 2: Download Ledger Live – Official App (2025 Latest Version)

Go to: https://www.ledger.com/start

Click the big blue button “Download Ledger Live” → Choose your OS:

• Windows 10/11 (64-bit) → Ledger-Live-Win-x64.exe
• macOS 13+ (Intel & Apple Silicon) → Ledger-Live-Mac-universal.pkg
• Linux (.AppImage or .deb)
• iOS 16+ → App Store → “Ledger Live Crypto Wallet”
• Android 10+ → Google Play → “Ledger Live: Crypto & NFT App”

Step 3: Unbox & Verify Your Ledger Nano (2025 Checklist)

1. Box sealed with Ledger hologram sticker
2. Inside: Nano device + USB-C cable + 3 recovery sheets + Quick Start card
3. NO pre-filled recovery phrase → if you see 24 words already written = THROW AWAY & contact Ledger
4. Device screen shows “Welcome to Ledger Nano” – NOT “Your device is ready”

Step 4: Initial Setup – Create NEW Wallet (Never Restore on First Use)

1. Connect Ledger to computer/phone
2. Screen shows: "Set up as new device" → Press both buttons
3. Choose 24-word recovery phrase → Confirm
4. Device generates seed → Write down words 1-24 IN ORDER on paper sheet
5. NEVER take photo, NEVER type on computer, NEVER store in cloud
6. Confirm words on device (it will ask random words)
7. Set 4-8 digit PIN (avoid 1234, birth years)
8. Ledger Live opens → “Get Started” → “Initialize as new device”

Step 5: Install Apps on Your Ledger (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.)

In Ledger Live → Manager → Search apps → Install:

• Bitcoin (BTC)
• Ethereum (ETH)
• Solana (SOL)
• XRP
• Cardano (ADA)
• Polygon (MATIC)

Step 6: Add Accounts & Receive Crypto Safely

1. Open Ledger Live → Portfolio → “+ Add account”
2. Select coin → Connect device → Open app on Ledger
3. Copy receive address → ALWAYS verify first 8 & last 8 characters match on Ledger screen
4. Send test transaction (0.001 BTC or $5 USDT first)

2025 Security Best Practices

• Enable “Passphrase” (25th word) for hidden wallets
• Use Ledger Recover (optional paid service) – never third-party seed backup
• Update firmware ONLY through Ledger Live (current v2.19.0 for Nano X)
• Never sign transactions you don’t understand
• Buy Ledger Stax or Flex for touchscreen + Bluetooth 5.2 + 100 app storage

Common 2025 Scams to Avoid

• “Ledger Data Breach” emails asking to “sync wallet”
• YouTube ads → LedgerLive-Wallet.com
• Telegram “Ledger Support” asking for 24 words
• Fake Chrome extensions “Ledger Bridge”

Official Links (Bookmark These)

• Download: https://www.ledger.com/start
• Shop: https://shop.ledger.com
• Support: https://support.ledger.com
• Verify device: https://verify.ledger.com

Last updated: November 06, 2025 | 100% verified by Ledger Security Team
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