Ledger Start is designed for people who want to take control of their digital assets without complexity. It walks you through essential security decisions, explains what self‑custody means in plain language, and gives you the tools to safely store and move crypto — all while keeping the interface clean and focused.
Ownership and safety are the two core advantages of a hardware wallet. When private keys live on a dedicated device, they are insulated from typical threats like phishing, browser exploits, and malware on your phone or computer. Hardware wallets provide a physical confirmation step for transactions, making accidental or malicious transfers far less likely. Ledger Start explains these benefits clearly, then shows you how to apply them without jargon.
By the end of the onboarding flow you will have:
Set up a Ledger device and created a recovery phrase with step‑by‑step guidance.
Learned how to verify addresses and approve transactions on‑device.
Connected at least one wallet app and performed a small test transfer to confirm everything works.
Understood best practices for backup, storage, and recovery — so you can reduce risk without feeling overwhelmed.
Security best practices often sound intimidating: long seed phrases, air‑gapped devices, encrypted backups. Ledger Start prioritizes the most effective, practical steps you can take right now. We show common mistakes that lead to loss — like sharing seed phrases, using unofficial firmware, or skipping address checks — and then give concise, repeatable actions that prevent them. The goal is resilience: safety procedures you’ll actually keep using.
The content is written for everyday decisions. Instead of presenting only technical specifications, Ledger Start addresses the situational questions people face: Should I use a passphrase? When is a paper backup appropriate? How do I move funds between accounts safely? Each section includes short examples and a recommended default for users who don’t want to make advanced choices right away.
Clear steps, on‑device confirmations, and visual checks designed to reduce setup errors. You won’t need to know crypto terminology to get started.
Perform a simple, low‑value transaction during onboarding so you’ve tested the full flow before moving larger sums.
Practical guidance on storing and retrieving your recovery phrase, with realistic scenarios and step‑by‑step recovery drills.
Settings that reduce metadata exposure by default, plus plain‑English explanations if you want to adjust them later.
This path is perfect for people who value long‑term ownership and are ready to trade a little setup time for real control. It is not a get‑rich‑quick tutorial or a short route to advanced trading tools. If you need custodial access for frequent trading, you may prefer a different product. Ledger Start helps people who want to custody their own assets safely and sustainably.
Ready to begin? The setup takes a few focused minutes, and every step includes on‑screen checks you can follow. If you want, start with a small transfer to confirm the flow — that’s the fastest way to build confidence without risk.
Ledger Start is educational and product‑integrated content to help you adopt self‑custody safely. It does not provide financial advice. Always verify addresses on your device and keep your recovery phrase private and offline.