This concise presentation (approx. 800 words) walks you through the essentials of getting started with Ledger® via Ledger.com/Start®. It explains the steps to set up a hardware wallet, secure your recovery phrase, install Ledger Live, and safely manage your first accounts and transactions. The guidance below is written for clarity and accessibility — suitable for first-time users and for use in an office or training slide.
On arrival, verify the Ledger package seal and check that the device model matches your purchase. Ledger devices are shipped in tamper-evident packaging. Do not use if the package appears opened. This initial verification protects against supply-chain tampering and ensures device integrity.
Power on the device, follow on-device prompts to create a new wallet, and write down the recovery phrase exactly as displayed. Do this without storing it digitally. Your recovery phrase is the only backup to restore funds if the device is lost or damaged.
Download Ledger Live from the official Ledger.com/Start® page. Install the desktop or mobile application, then connect your device to initialize the software pairing. Ledger Live will guide you through firmware checks and app installations for supported cryptocurrencies.
Within Ledger Live, add accounts (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.) by following the intuitive prompts. Each account is a view of on-chain addresses controlled by your device. Always verify receiving addresses on the device screen before sending funds.
Below are ten quick links that open the official getting-started page. They are styled in colorful full-width buttons so you can place them across slides or handouts in an office environment.