November 20, 2025•5 min read
Getting Started
How to Set Up Your First Ledger Hardware Wallet
A complete step-by-step guide to getting started with your new Ledger device and securing your crypto assets.
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Get started with the world's most trusted hardware wallet. Protect your Bitcoin, Ethereum, and 5,500+ other cryptocurrencies with military-grade security. Your keys, your crypto.
Trusted by millions of crypto users worldwide
Ledger hardware wallets provide the highest level of security for your cryptocurrency assets. With our secure element technology and intuitive Ledger Live app, managing your crypto has never been easier or safer.
Military-grade secure element chip protects your private keys
Store Bitcoin, Ethereum, and 5,500+ other cryptocurrencies
Manage all your crypto assets in one secure application
Connect wirelessly to your smartphone and computer
24-word recovery phrase keeps your assets safe forever
Access decentralized apps and DeFi protocols securely
Total Balance
$12,549.83
Ledger hardware wallets use the same security principles as banking smart cards
Military-grade secure element chip that's tamper-resistant and certified
Your private keys stay safely stored in the hardware wallet
Device protected by PIN code and auto-locks after attempts
Verify every transaction on the device's secure screen
Our software is open source and audited by security experts
Ledger never has access to your private keys or recovery phrase
We believe that everyone should have the right to control their digital assets. Cryptocurrency represents financial freedom, but only when it's truly secure. That's why we created Ledger - to give people the tools they need to own their financial future.
Since 2014, we've been at the forefront of hardware wallet technology, constantly innovating to stay ahead of emerging threats. Our mission is simple: provide the most secure and user-friendly way to store, manage, and interact with cryptocurrencies.
Join millions of users worldwide who trust Ledger to secure their digital assets. From Bitcoin beginners to DeFi power users, we're here to protect what matters most to you.
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