Step-by-step HTML-ready presentation and guide to set up your Ledger hardware wallet safely and confidently. Official start link: https://www.ledger.com/start
This guide provides a concise, easy-to-follow presentation (approx. 1,000 words) to help new users get started with Ledger’s hardware wallets. Use this page as a standalone handout or paste the sections into slides. Visit the official starter page at https://www.ledger.com/start for downloadable apps and device-specific instructions.
Hardware wallets like Ledger store private keys offline, drastically reducing exposure to malware and phishing. Your keys never leave the device, which means transactions can be signed securely even on an internet-connected computer. Always begin at the official beginning: https://www.ledger.com/start.
Ledger devices are compact and portable, making it simple to take custody of your crypto assets anywhere. The device pairs with official Ledger apps available from the official start page: https://www.ledger.com/start.
Check that the device packaging is sealed and includes a recovery sheet. If anything looks tampered with, contact Ledger support through the official site: https://www.ledger.com/start.
Go to the official start page and download Ledger Live for your operating system. Follow on-screen prompts during the installation—do not skip security steps. Official downloads: https://www.ledger.com/start.
Power on the Ledger, pick a PIN, and write down the 24-word recovery phrase on the supplied card. Store that card in a safe place—never photograph or store the phrase digitally. The onboarding flow in Ledger Live will guide you; begin at: https://www.ledger.com/start.
Install the app(s) for the blockchains you plan to use (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.) through Ledger Live. Use Ledger Live to add accounts and check balances while your private keys remain on-device.
Keep multiple physical backups of your recovery phrase in geographically separated, secure locations. Consider metal seed storage for long-term resilience against fire and water damage.
Never enter your 24-word phrase into a website, app, or share it with anyone. Ledger staff will never ask for your recovery phrase. Always verify you’re using official resources from: https://www.ledger.com/start.
Keep the device firmware and Ledger Live app up to date. Firmware updates patch security improvements and are released on the official site; check https://www.ledger.com/start for guidance.
Official help and support resources are available at the Ledger start page: https://www.ledger.com/start.
When converting this document into slides, use the top-level headings (<h1> and <h2>) for slide titles and <h3>-<h5> for subpoints. Keep slides uncluttered—one idea per slide—and link to the official start page prominently: https://www.ledger.com/start.