Open your Ledger package carefully. Make sure all items are present: device, USB cable, recovery sheets, instructions.
Plug the device into your computer using the supplied USB cable. The Ledger device will power on and display a welcome screen.
Open a browser and navigate to https://ledger.com/start. Follow instructions to install Ledger Live, the official Ledger application.
Download the appropriate version for your operating system. Install and launch the application. Connect your Ledger device to confirm detection.
Follow the device instructions to set a PIN, create a new wallet, or restore an existing wallet using your recovery phrase.
Write down the 24-word recovery phrase on the provided sheets. Store it in a secure offline location. This is crucial to recover your funds if the device is lost or damaged.
After confirming your recovery phrase and PIN, your Ledger device is ready. Use Ledger Live to manage your crypto securely.