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# Ledger. Com/Start - Live to start setting up your device



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Enter Ledger Wallets, the ironclad fortress that will protect your cryptocurrencies from the claws of cyber villains. Our comprehensive guide will take you on an exciting journey through the ins and outs of Ledger Wallets as well as Ledger.com/start which helps in managing assets online. Let’s get started.

Way to Setup a Ledger Wallet First!

Make sure to purchase the Ledger hardware wallet device from the official website to ensure security and not fall into any scam or fraud. Once you’ll get the device, you can set it up using the actions given right away.

1. First of all, open your Ledger device by pressing the button situated right next to the USB port.
2. Afterwards, go ahead by picking up “Set up as new device”.
3. Proceed by choosing the “Choose Pin code” further.
4. Now, use the device buttons and set up a PIN to protect your device.
5. On the prompted screen, a recovery phrase will be displayed.
6. Jot down the phrase on a safe paper or document.
7. Now, get that code and provide the same on the next screen.
8. Press “Confirm” to verify the complete phrase.
9. At last, the “Your device is ready” phrase will be notified on your device screen.

After setting up your wallet device, you will be able to proceed with completing the setup of the Ledger Live App which will enable you to organize the assets online.

Way to set up the Ledger.com/start

Install the Ledger Live:

1. Visit https://www.ledger.com/start.&#x20;
2. Hit “Download” situated on the following page.
3. Pick one option from Windows App, Linux App, and Mac App.
4. Make sure that chosen option is aligned to your device, you can also scan the bar code situated there with your device.
5. After redirecting to the Download page, you can begin the installation of the respective app by following the on-screen instructions.

Here’s the way to set it up:

1. Once you have downloaded the Ledger Live app from Ledger.com/start.&#x20;
2. Open the app and move to hit the “Get Started” tab.
3. This way, you’ll get a few options, pick up “Set up a new device” from there in case you are registering as a first-time user.
4. Choose the device you are working on and move ahead by pressing “Continue”.
5. After this, navigate through the security checklist.
6. Set up a resilient password for further Ledger login.
7. Now, you need to accomplish a couple of steps as per the guidance and you are done.

Summing Up!

Congratulations on completing the setup of your Ledger Wallet device! You're now armed with the complete knowledge to keep your purchased cryptocurrencies safe and secure. Don't forget to visit Ledger.com/start to purchase your own Ledger Wallet as well as to install a true Ledger Live App. With Ledger's state-of-the-art technology and user-friendly interface, protecting your digital assets has never been easier. Remember, in this evolving prominence of cryptocurrencies, security is paramount. So, go ahead, and take control of your financial future with Ledger Wallet.
