Getting started with Ledger
The journey begins at ledger.com/start, where you select your device—Nano S, Nano X, or S Plus—and download Ledger Live securely from the official source. Once installed, the onboarding wizard helps you:
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Initialize the device
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Set a PIN
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Write down your recovery phrase
🔐 Login via Ledger Live
There’s no username/password. Instead, account access works simply:
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Connect your Ledger device
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Open Ledger Live
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Enter the PIN on your device
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Confirm the connection—your vault unlocks
This hardware‑based login ensures private keys stay locked offline.
🛑 Logging out & session control
Ledger Live doesn’t offer a traditional “logout” button. To effectively log out:
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Close the app or quit it (e.g., Cmd + Q on macOS)
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Optionally, enable password lock in Settings → General to require a password next time
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For full reset, use Settings → Help → Reset Ledger Live to erase app data
Why “ledger start” matters
Starting from ledger.com/start guarantees you’re using authentic software and avoiding phishing traps . By combining secure setup, device‑based login, and session management, you maintain a strong defense for your crypto—from initialization to logout.