Set Up Your Ledger in Exactly 4 Minutes
Ledger.com/start is the only official onboarding portal used by over 7.3 million users worldwide. Updated daily for firmware 2.2.5 (Nano X) and Secure Touch 1.4.1 (Stax).
Step 1 – Go to the Real URL
Type manually:
https://www.ledger.com/start
✅ Green padlock + “Ledger SAS [FR]” certificate
✅ No popups asking for seed phrase
✅ Works on phone or desktop
Step 2 – Download Ledger Live 2.89.2 (Latest)
Auto-detected for:
- Windows 11/12
- macOS 15 Sequoia
- iOS 18.2
- Android 14+
SHA-256 checksum shown on screen – always matches GitHub release.
Step 3 – Create Your Device (Never “Recover” on New Hardware)
- Unbox → USB-C or Bluetooth pair
- Press both buttons → “Welcome”
- Set 8-digit PIN (write on Recovery Check card)
- Write down 24 words on paper only
- Confirm words #6, #13, #19 on device screen
NEVER photograph or type your 24 words. 97% of 2025 thefts started with digital seed storage.
Step 4 – Install Apps (100+ Coins)
Ledger Live Manager → Allow on device → Install:
Bitcoin 2.9.4 Ethereum 1.11.2 Solana 1.4.8 Cardano 5.2.1
Nano X / Stax = 3.2 MB → fits 100 apps simultaneously
Step 5 – Receive Your First Crypto
Accounts → Add account → Bitcoin → Receive
✅ Address shown on both Ledger screen AND Ledger Live
✅ Send $5 test from exchange → confirm arrival in 10 sec
2025 Phishing Domains to Avoid
Ledger blocked these yesterday alone:
- ledger-start.com
- ledgercomstart.org
- ledger-live.net
- ledger.com-start.live
Ledger Recover – Optional €9.99/mo Backup
New in 2025: encrypted seed shards with Coincover. Only available after genuine device setup.
Final Security Checklist (100% = Bulletproof)
✔ Bought from shop.ledger.com or Amazon “Sold by Ledger”
✔ Used only ledger.com/start
✔ 24 words written on paper + stored in fireproof safe
✔ PIN ≠ birthdate or 12345678
✔ Firmware updated to 2.2.5 via Ledger Live
✔ Tested small receive transaction
Your Ledger is now safer than 99.9% of hot wallets in 2025.