Introduction — Why start here?
This short presentation explains the essential first steps to set up a Ledger device using the official start page at Ledger.com/Start®. It focuses on security-first practices, basic setup, and integrating common productivity tools from Office for record-keeping and recovery planning. The guidance is practical and prioritizes safety: never share your recovery phrase, verify official links, and keep backups offline.
Prepare: what you need before setup
Gather the Ledger device box, a secure computer that you control, a strong password manager, and paper for a physical backup of your recovery phrase. Ensure your firmware and Ledger Live app (if used) come from official sources. Take a moment to check timestamps, device authenticity seals, and perform the setup in a place where you will not be interrupted. These small precautions stop common mistakes.
Step 1: Visit the Official Start page
Open your browser and go to the official Ledger start URL: ledger.com/start. Follow the on-screen, step-by-step instructions that match your device model. The official start page will guide you through firmware checks, PIN creation, and the generation of your recovery phrase. Always confirm the website certificate and URL before proceeding.
Safety checklist (compact)
Keep your recovery phrase offline, verify hardware authenticity, never enter your phrase into a computer, and use multi-factor authentication for associated accounts. Store a physical copy in a secure location, consider laminated backups, and if you use a password manager, keep only device access codes there — never the recovery phrase itself.
Advanced tips & good habits
Regularly update firmware only via official Ledger tools, minimize sharing device images or logs publicly, and test your recovery process in a controlled way (e.g., on a secondary device) so you know it works. Consider splitting backups using trusted methods if you require additional redundancy.