Welcome to Ledger.com/start® — your gateway to secure, user‑friendly access to your hardware wallet. In today’s digital world, safeguarding your cryptocurrency requires more than just a password. Ledger’s hardware devices, paired with the start portal, give you direct, protected, and intuitive access. Here we explain the benefits, the process, and how to use the service effectively.
Ledger.com/start® is a dedicated web interface that guides you through the initialization, configuration, and daily usage of your Ledger hardware wallet. From onboarding to transaction signing, this portal acts as the centralized control panel. You don’t sign in with a traditional account — rather, you connect your hardware device and follow steps to unlock and manage your assets securely.
- **Hardware isolation**: Private keys never leave your Ledger device. - **Ease of use**: Guided workflows make setup and asset management straightforward. - **Compatibility**: Works with major blockchains like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and others. - **Updates & recovery**: You receive firmware updates and recovery tools through trusted integration. Using Ledger.com/start® ensures that your sensitive crypto keys remain offline and under your exclusive control.
Use the USB‑C or micro‑USB cable to connect your Ledger hardware wallet to your computer or mobile adapter. Ensure your system recognizes the device.
Open a modern browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge), navigate to Ledger.com/start®, and wait for the portal to detect your device. The site will prompt for connection and device access permissions.
You may either create a new wallet by generating a new seed phrase or recover an existing wallet with your 24‑word recovery phrase. The interface will guide you step‑by‑step with confirmations on display.
Ledger devices use modular “apps” per blockchain. Through Ledger.com/start®, install the relevant apps (e.g. Bitcoin, Ethereum). Then link each account. When you initiate a transaction, the portal forwards it to your Ledger device for secure approval.
Your 24-word recovery phrase is the master key. Never store it on any device or online. Write it down, store it securely (e.g. safe, steel plate). Ledger’s portal will never ask you to enter it online.
Always verify that you are connecting to the authentic domain “ledger.com” and the path “/start”. Bookmark the portal and confirm HTTPS and the proper certificate. Fake clone sites may trick users into entering sensitive info.
Ledger regularly issues firmware and app updates to patch vulnerabilities. Always apply updates via the official Ledger Live or portal interface. Avoid third‑party tools that claim to update Ledger devices.
The PIN is your first line of defense; the 24‑word seed is your ultimate safeguard. Ledger support will never request either. If anyone asks, it’s a scam.
If supported, enable extra device protections (e.g. passphrase, additional PIN). Always disconnect when not in active use.
Device not recognized: Try another USB port or cable, ensure no blocking software, or reboot your system. Portal not loading: Clear cache, disable browser extensions, or try another browser. Firmware update fails: Restart device, retry update, or contact support with the error code.
Use the official support channels at ledger.com/support. Always cross‑verify before submitting any sensitive information. If you face hardware defects, you may request a replacement via verified support.
Ledger.com/start® is a web interface that helps you set up, configure, and safely access your Ledger hardware wallet. It does not hold your keys — it simply orchestrates secure interactions between your device and the blockchain.
Yes — access to Ledger.com/start® and its core functionality is free. Ledger may charge for hardware devices themselves or optional add‑on services, but using the portal for setup and transaction approval is free of charge.
No — Ledger’s design ensures private keys never leave the hardware device. All critical operations (signing, key generation) happen inside the device. The portal merely sends instructions and displays metadata.
In rare cases of service downtime, your Ledger hardware wallet remains secure. You can use the offline recovery or alternative supported interfaces (e.g. Ledger Live desktop). Always keep firmware and app backups handy.
Always check the URL (ledger.com/start®), verify HTTPS and the SSL certificate, and bookmark the address. Do not click links from emails asking you to “start” or “update” via unknown domains. Ledger support will never request your seed or PIN.