A small offline vault for your keys. Nothing secret ever reaches a connected computer, so the only way to move your coins is through you.
What it protects
Secure chip
A certified secure element chip (CC EAL6+) guards your keys. Bank-grade hardware built to resist both physical tampering and software attacks, so even a determined attacker finds nothing to extract from the device.
Offline keys
Your recovery phrase is generated offline, on the device itself. It is never shown to a browser or an app, and your private keys never touch an internet-connected computer at any point.
You approve
Every transaction waits for you. Check the details on the device screen, then confirm with a physical button press. Nothing moves unless your own hand approves it, whatever the software on your computer says.
Ledger Start: free guided setup at Ledger.com/start. Setup takes about 10 minutes, and your recovery phrase is generated offline.
Setup in five steps
01
Unbox and check the seal
Open the sealed box and confirm the seal is intact. Plug the device into your computer with the supplied USB-C cable.
02
Open Ledger Live
Launch Ledger Live and choose Set up new device. The app walks you through each screen at your own pace.
03
Set a PIN
Choose your PIN on the device itself, using its own buttons. It never passes through your computer.
04
Write down your recovery phrase
Copy the phrase onto the supplied cards, offline. Never photograph it and never type it into a computer.
05
Add accounts and send a test
Install your coin apps, add your accounts, then send a small test transfer first to confirm everything works.
Keys compared
Who really holds your coins
Two ways to hold crypto, set side by side. One puts the keys in your hands; the other leaves them with a company.
Hardware self-custody
Your keys stay offline, in your hand.
You approve every transaction on the device itself.
No withdrawal freeze can lock you out of your coins.
The recovery phrase is generated offline and restores on any compatible device.
Exchange account
A company holds the keys on your behalf.
Access depends on their uptime and their policy.
Accounts can be frozen or lost in a failure.
A password reset protects the login, not the coins.
Setup In Numbers
One wallet app and one device cover thousands of coins and tokens, so you can hold Bitcoin, Ethereum and many newer assets in a single place that only you control, without juggling separate tools.
5,500+
Coins And Tokens
Setup takes about 10 minutes from the box to your first receive address. You follow clear on-screen steps, pick a PIN and be ready to move funds without any technical background.
10
Minutes To Set Up
Your recovery phrase is generated offline on the device and written by you on paper. It is never shown to a server, a browser or a cloud backup, so nobody else can ever see it.
0
Online Copies Of Your Phrase
A certified secure element chip (CC EAL6+) keeps your private keys isolated inside the device, built to resist physical tampering and to keep your keys safe even if your phone or computer is compromised.
EAL6+
Certified Secure Element
Every device carries a 2-year hardware warranty, and shipping is free on orders over $100. If something goes wrong with the hardware, you have support behind you for the full period.
2 yrs
Hardware Warranty
Pricing
Three devices, one setup path. Pick the one that fits how you hold your crypto.
2-year hardware warranty, free shipping over $100. Ledger Start: free guided setup at Ledger.com/start.
Ledger Nano S Plus
$79
USB-C, for a first wallet kept at a desk.
Recovery card included · 2-year hardware warranty · Free guided setup
Ledger Nano X
$149
Bluetooth enabled. Pairs with a phone for managing accounts away from a computer.
Recovery card included · 2-year hardware warranty · Free guided setup
Ledger Flex
$249
Secure touchscreen, with clear on-device confirmation of every address.
Recovery card included · 2-year hardware warranty · Free guided setup
Frequently asked
Questions
What is the recovery phrase and who should ever see it?
Your recovery phrase is generated offline on the device itself. Write it on paper, keep it somewhere safe, and never type it into a website, an app or a photo. Nobody from Ledger will ever ask for it, and nobody else should ever see it.
What if I lose or break my device?
Restore your recovery phrase onto any Ledger device and your accounts return. Your coins live on the blockchain, not on the hardware, so a lost or broken device never means lost funds, as long as the phrase is safe.
Should I install firmware updates?
Yes, through Ledger Live only. Updates keep your device current and secure, and your PIN and recovery phrase stay intact throughout the process. Never install firmware from a link in an email or a message.
Where should I buy?
Buy direct, and open a sealed box. Never use a used or resold device, because you cannot know whether it has been tampered with. Every device comes with a 2-year hardware warranty.
How long does shipping take and what does it cost?
Orders are dispatched in 1–2 business days. Shipping is free over $100, and you will receive tracking as soon as your parcel leaves us.
Can I use one device with more than one coin?
Yes. Install an app for each coin in Ledger Live and manage them all from the same device. It supports 5,500+ coins and tokens.
What if I get stuck mid-setup?
Support is available 7 days a week. Follow the free guided setup at Ledger.com/start, or reach our support team by chat or email and we will walk you through each step.