Ledger.com/Start®

Begin your Ledger journey with Ledger.com/Start - the ultimate guide for a secure and efficient device setup, ensuring peace of mind for your digital assets.

Ledger is a French company founded in 2014 that specializes in secure hardware wallets for cryptocurrencies. Their flagship product is the Ledger Nano S, a USB device that stores private keys offline to protect against hacking and theft.

Ledger Nano S

The Ledger Nano S is a compact, durable hardware wallet that supports over 1,500 cryptocurrencies and digital assets. Key features include:

  • Secure element chip certified CC EAL5+ for tamper-resistant storage of private keys

  • OLED display and two buttons for verifying transactions and confirming actions

  • USB connection to interface with desktop and mobile apps

  • Rechargeable battery for use on the go

  • Compact size (98mm x 18mm x 9mm) and weight (16g)

Getting Started

To start using a Ledger Nano S, you'll need to:

  1. Purchase a Ledger Nano S from the official Ledger website (ledger.com) or an authorized reseller.

  2. Set up your device by creating a PIN code and writing down the 24-word recovery phrase in case you need to restore your wallet.

  3. Download the Ledger Live app from live.ledger.com and connect your Nano S to manage your cryptocurrencies.

  4. Send cryptocurrencies to your Ledger's receiving addresses to store them securely offline.

Support

Ledger provides extensive support resources including:

  • User manuals and setup guides for their products

  • Troubleshooting articles for common issues

  • Community forums for peer support

  • Email support for account and technical questions

You can access the Ledger support center at support. ledger.com . I hope this overview of Ledger and the Nano S hardware wallet is helpful! Let me know if you have any other questions.

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