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Your Official **Ledger Device Setup** Guide

Congratulations on taking control of your **Digital Assets**! This page is your definitive resource to **start** using your **Ledger Nano Hardware Wallet** securely. To begin your **Ledger Device Setup**, you must first download and install **Ledger Live**, the essential desktop application. **Ledger Live** is your gateway for setting up your PIN, generating your critical **Recovery Phrase**, and performing the crucial initial **Security Check**. The setup process is designed to grant you full ownership and **Secure Crypto** management capabilities. Follow the steps below carefully to **start** your journey toward financial self-custody with unparalleled security. Your **Secure Crypto** management begins now with the official **Ledger Device Setup** protocol.

Download **Ledger Live** to **Start** Setup

Step-by-Step: Initializing Your **Ledger Nano Hardware Wallet**

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Download and Connect via **Ledger Live**

Before initiating the **Ledger Device Setup**, download and install the official **Ledger Live** application on your desktop or mobile device. Use the provided USB cable to connect your **Ledger Nano** (Nano S Plus or Nano X) to your computer. **Ledger Live** will automatically recognize the **Hardware Wallet** and guide you to **start** the initialization process. This is the first essential step toward **Secure Crypto** access.

*Always download **Ledger Live** directly from Ledger.com/start for guaranteed security.*

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Set Your **Hardware Wallet** PIN Code

Your device will prompt you to choose a **PIN code**. Use the buttons on your **Ledger Nano** to select a strong 4 to 8-digit **PIN code**. This PIN secures your device locally and is required every time you unlock your **Hardware Wallet**. Confirm the PIN code carefully. Remember, the device will wipe its memory after three incorrect PIN attempts, ensuring your **Secure Crypto** assets remain protected from physical theft. This is a crucial element of the overall **Ledger Device Setup**.

*Never share your PIN code, not even with Ledger support. It is the gatekeeper to your **Digital Assets**.*

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Securely Record Your **Recovery Phrase**

This is the most critical stage of the entire **Ledger Device Setup**. Your **Ledger Nano** will display a unique sequence of 24 words—this is your **Recovery Phrase**. Copy these 24 words onto the provided sheet *in the exact order* they appear. This **Recovery Phrase** is the master key to your **Secure Crypto** holdings. It is the only way to restore access to your **Digital Assets** if your device is lost or damaged. Keep this paper copy offline, safe, and secret.

*The **Recovery Phrase** must NEVER be photographed, digitized, or typed into any computer.*

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Verify and Complete **Security Check**

Once you have written down the **Recovery Phrase**, your **Ledger Nano** will ask you to confirm several words from the sequence. Use the buttons to navigate and confirm the requested words. This verification step ensures you have correctly recorded the phrase. Finally, **Ledger Live** will prompt you to perform a **Security Check** to verify that your Ledger is genuine and fully initialized. Once this **Security Check** is complete, your **Ledger Device Setup** is finished, and your **Hardware Wallet** is ready to manage your **Secure Crypto**.

*The successful **Security Check** confirms your **Ledger Nano** is ready to protect your **Digital Assets**.*

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**Start** Managing Your **Digital Assets**

With the **Ledger Device Setup** finalized, you can now use **Ledger Live** to install the necessary apps on your **Ledger Nano**. Add accounts for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and hundreds of other **Secure Crypto** assets. Your **Hardware Wallet** is now the shield for your portfolio. Use the "Receive" function to safely transfer your **Digital Assets** to the addresses generated and secured by your Ledger.

**Ledger Live**: The Complete **Secure Crypto** Management Hub

**Ledger Live** is more than just setup software; it’s the unified platform that enables you to **Secure Crypto** holdings, check real-time balances of your **Digital Assets**, and transact with peace of mind. After the initial **Ledger Device Setup**, use **Ledger Live** to buy, sell, swap, and stake your cryptocurrencies, all while your private keys remain locked offline in your **Ledger Nano Hardware Wallet**. We make it easy to **start** controlling your financial future with maximum **security**.

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Manage **Digital Assets**

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Perform **Security Check**

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Verify **Recovery Phrase**

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Enable **Secure Crypto** Trading

The Unbreakable Key: Protecting Your **Recovery Phrase**

Understanding the **Recovery Phrase** is fundamental to the **Ledger Device Setup**. This 24-word sequence is not stored by Ledger or any third party; it is solely generated by and entrusted to you. The **Recovery Phrase** is the only logical backup of your entire **Hardware Wallet**. If your **Ledger Nano** is destroyed or lost, you can use this phrase to regenerate all your private keys on a new Ledger or any compatible wallet, allowing you to regain **Secure Crypto** access to all your **Digital Assets**.

CRITICAL WARNING: If someone gains access to your **Recovery Phrase**, they can steal your **Digital Assets**. Ledger will *never* ask you for your **Recovery Phrase** by email, phone, or via the **Ledger Live** app. Any request for these 24 words is a malicious attack. Protect it as you would physical cash and ensure it remains offline and secret after the initial **Ledger Device Setup** process.