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LEDGER WALLET · GETTING STARTED

Your hardware wallet,
fully unlocked.

A guided setup for your Ledger device. Get connected, add the apps you need, and make your first move with confidence.

YOUR SETUP PATH

Start with the essentials

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A QUICK SECURITY NOTE

Your recovery phrase is yours alone.

Never share it, photograph it, or type it into a computer or phone. Ledger will never ask you for it.

Explore the security checklist →
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Ledger Live is now Ledger Wallet

Same official app, refreshed name.

⌑No account neededNo email. No password.
◈Keys stay on-deviceProtected by your Ledger
✓Verify on screenYour device confirms each move
STEP 01 · PREPARATION

Three things,
and you’re ready.

A few quick checks before you install. You can come back to this page at any time.

01 / DEVICE
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A Ledger device

Any model works: Nano S, Nano X, Stax, or Flex. Don’t have one yet? That’s step zero—get your device from an official Ledger source.

Nano SNano XStaxFlex
02 / COMPUTER
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A compatible computer

Choose a supported operating system. Your screen should be at least 1024 × 768 pixels.

  • Windows10 (64-bit) or later · x64 only
  • macOS12.0 Monterey or later
  • LinuxUbuntu 20.04+ · x64 only

ARM-based Windows and Ubuntu are not supported.

03 / CONNECTION
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A cable, or Bluetooth

Connect with the USB cable that came with your Ledger. USB-C adapters work fine.

↔Bluetooth is available with Nano X, Stax, and Flex.
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Download only from the official Ledger website

Type ledger.com/ledger-wallet directly into your browser. Avoid search ads and third-party mirrors—the app handles access to your crypto.

Official download ↗
STEP 02 · INSTALLATION

Get the official
Ledger Wallet app.

Pick your computer below for the right installation steps. Always download from ledger.com/ledger-wallet.

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MACOS · 12.0 MONTEREY OR LATER

Install on your Mac

  1. 1
    Download the .dmg file

    Visit the official Ledger Wallet download page ↗.

  2. 2
    Move the app to Applications

    Open the downloaded .dmg, then drag Ledger Wallet into your Applications folder.

  3. 3
    Open Ledger Wallet

    Launch it from Applications, Launchpad, or Spotlight. If macOS shows a security prompt, choose Open to allow it.

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WINDOWS · 10 (64-BIT) OR LATER

Install on Windows

  1. 1
    Download the .exe installer

    Use the official Ledger Wallet download page ↗.

  2. 2
    Run the installer

    Open the .exe and follow the prompts. If Windows SmartScreen says it doesn’t recognize the app, choose Yes to proceed after verifying the source.

  3. 3
    Open Ledger Wallet

    If your system only allows Microsoft Store apps, verify the installer came directly from ledger.com before continuing.

✓ The app is code-signed. SmartScreen warnings can be standard for apps outside the Store.
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LINUX · UBUNTU 20.04+ · X64

Install on Linux

  1. 1
    Add the USB device rule

    Follow the official LedgerHQ udev-rules instructions ↗ so your device is recognized.

  2. 2
    Download the AppImage

    Get the Linux AppImage from ledger.com/ledger-wallet ↗.

  3. 3
    Make it executable and run

    Allow the downloaded AppImage to execute, then launch it. AppImageLauncher can add a convenient menu entry.

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IOS & ANDROID

Use Ledger Wallet on the go

The mobile app is useful for checking balances and approving transactions. It complements desktop—some features remain desktop-only.

01Get the official appUse the App Store or Google Play listing linked from ledger.com.
02Connect your LedgerBluetooth works with Nano X, Stax, and Flex. USB is also available on supported devices.
STEP 03 · FIRST LAUNCH

Meet your Ledger.
Make it yours.

Open Ledger Wallet, connect your device, then choose the path that matches your situation.

FIRST CONNECTION

Start with the device

3 STEPS
01
Open Ledger Wallet

Launch the app. You’ll land on a dashboard with a prompt to connect.

02
Connect over USB

Plug in your Ledger. The app will detect your device.

03
Approve on the Ledger

Press both buttons on a Nano, or tap Allow on a touchscreen model.

STEP 04 · MY LEDGER

Your device is the vault.
Apps are the keys.

Install an app on your Ledger to manage assets on that blockchain. Apps run on the device—not in your computer’s browser.

APP CATALOG

Choose your crypto apps

DEVICE REQUIRED
⌕⌘ K
₿BitcoinBTC · 22.8 MB
◆EthereumETH · 38.2 MB
≋SolanaSOL · 24.6 MB
⬡PolygonMATIC · uses Ethereum app
✕XRPXRP · 18.4 MB
Showing popular appsDevice storage is limited
STEP 05 · ACCOUNTS

Your first account.
Your first transfer.

Once an app is installed, add an account for that asset. Then follow the device prompts for receiving or sending.

01 RECEIVE

Verify before you share.

Open Receive, select the account, and display your address. Then compare it with the address shown on your Ledger screen.

✓Only share the address after it matches on-device.
02 SEND

Verify before you approve.

Enter the recipient and amount under Send. Your Ledger shows the transaction details, including address, amount, and fee.

✓What the device displays is what you approve.
REFERENCE · ASSET SUPPORT

Find your asset.
Know what to expect.

Ledger Wallet supports more than 100 assets directly and thousands of tokens through supported ecosystems. Not every chain has a native Ledger Wallet experience.

100+assets supported directly
1,000stokens across ecosystems
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Commonly supportedSearch the list to narrow it down
POPULAR ASSETS

Ledger Wallet coverage

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BitcoinEthereumSolanaXRPCardanoDogecoinLitecoinPolkadotCosmosPolygonAvalancheERC-20 tokensBEP-20 tokens
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Some chains need a third-party wallet

Monero and a handful of privacy-focused or niche chains aren’t managed directly in Ledger Wallet. Check Ledger’s official supported assets list before assuming a coin will work.

Check official list ↗
REFERENCE · SECURITY

Small habits.
Stronger security.

Self-custody gives you control—and makes your recovery phrase and on-device checks essential.

THE ESSENTIALS

Keep these rules close

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01

Protect your recovery phrase

Your 24 words are the backup that restores your wallet. Write them on paper, keep them offline, and never photograph, type, or share them. Lose the phrase and the device, and there’s no password reset.

02

Verify every address on your Ledger

Malware can swap an address shown on your computer. Compare it to the device screen every time—if it doesn’t match, stop.

03

Type the official URL yourself

Phishing sites and search ads can imitate Ledger. Go directly to ledger.com/ledger-wallet or use a bookmark you trust.

04

Recovery Key is optional

On Stax and Flex, Ledger Recovery Key is an NFC card backup for your recovery phrase, protected with its own PIN. A carefully kept paper backup is still a valid option.

REFERENCE · THE REBRAND

Ledger Live or
Ledger Wallet?

You may see both names while Ledger’s app branding transitions. Here’s the short version.

L
ONE OFFICIAL APP

Same app. New name.

Ledger Live was the original name of Ledger’s companion app. Ledger is transitioning the brand to Ledger Wallet, with the 4.0 update rolling out progressively.

Whether a page or screen says Ledger Live or Ledger Wallet, make sure you’re using the official app and download from ledger.com/ledger-wallet.

Visit the official Ledger Wallet page ↗
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You’re ready to get started.

Go at your own pace. Keep your recovery phrase offline and verify every important detail on your device.