Keys That Stay Offline
Your recovery phrase is generated offline on the device and never leaves it. The free Ledger Live app shows balances and sends transfers.
Unboxing To First Transfer
About 10 minutes from sealed box to your first transfer.
01
Check the seal
Confirm the box is sealed and every item listed on the packaging is inside.
02
Download the app
Open Ledger.com/start, the official setup path for every Ledger device, and install the companion app.
03
Connect by cable
Plug in the device and let it verify its genuine chip before you continue.
04
Choose a PIN
Set your PIN using the keypad on the device itself, never on a computer.
05
Save recovery words
Write the words on the supplied card, confirm them, and store the card offline. The phrase is generated offline on the device and never leaves it.
06
Add coins and test
Install coin apps, add your accounts, then send a small test transfer first.
Hold your own keys, or trust someone else’s
Self-custody on a Ledger
Coins left on an exchange
Your keys stay with you
A company holds your keys
Keys live offline on your device. Every transaction is approved on a physical screen and button.
Access depends on their login and their uptime. If either fails, you wait.
It works even if a platform fails, and you alone hold the backup. No withdrawal can be frozen.
Accounts can be frozen or hacked, and withdrawals paused without warning.
The recovery phrase is generated offline on the device and never leaves it.
You never see the keys, so you cannot verify anything yourself.
Recovery is in your hands, on your schedule.
Recovery depends on their support queue.
Trusted at scale, simple to start
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Devices secured worldwide
5,500+
Coins and tokens supported by the free Ledger Live app
10 min
Setup from unboxing to first transfer
7 days
Support every week, 9:00 to 21:00 CET
Ledger Live app is free and supports 5,500+ coins and tokens.
Three Models, One Standard
Same security on every device. Pick the comfort that fits how you use your crypto.
Ledger Nano S Plus
From $79
Best for a first device and long-term holding.
Compact USB-C design · Same certified security · Simple, durable build
Ledger Nano X
From $149
Best for managing your coins on the move.
Bluetooth pairing with your phone · Same certified security · Pocket-sized and portable
Ledger Flex
From $249
Best for frequent transfers and many accounts.
Large touchscreen display · Clear transaction review · Same certified security
Questions, answered in full
Support is available 7 days a week, 9:00 to 21:00 CET.
What is the recovery phrase, and who can see it?
The recovery phrase is generated offline on your device and never leaves it. Write it by hand, never type it into a site or app, and never share it. No staff member will ever ask for it.
What if I lose or break my device?
Buy any Ledger model, choose restore, and enter your recovery words on the new device. Your accounts and balances return, because they live on the blockchain and not on the hardware.
Which assets are supported?
The free Ledger Live app supports 5,500+ coins and tokens. Per-coin apps are installed on the device as you need them, so you only keep what you use.
How do firmware updates work?
Updates are pushed through the app and confirmed on the device screen. Your keys stay put throughout. Never update from a link in an email.
How do I spot phishing?
Only ever start at Ledger.com/start, the official setup path for every Ledger device. Ignore messages claiming your device must be revalidated, and check every address on the device screen before approving.
