Ledger® Live Desktop: Your Getting Started Checklist

Official Setup Portal

The Essential Guide to Getting Started with Ledger® and the Desktop App

Welcome to the world of **Secure Crypto Management**. The first and most critical step is mastering the **Ledger Live Desktop App** installation and **Hardware Wallet** initialization. This comprehensive **Step-by-Step Guide** ensures you navigate the initial setup with absolute security. By adhering to this **Three-Point Security Checklist**, you solidify the isolation of your **Recovery Phrase** and confirm the authenticity of your entire setup. From the initial **Official Download** of the **Lédger®** software to the final firmware check, we empower you to take full, secure control of your assets.

**Lédger®** Setup: The Three-Point Security Checklist

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Checkpoint 1: **Official Download** and Integrity of the Desktop App

The security chain is only as strong as its weakest link, which is often the source of the software. To **Get Started with Ledger®**, you must prioritize the **Official Download** of the **Ledger Live Desktop App**. **NEVER** download the software from third-party sites, file-sharing services, or links found in emails. Scammers frequently distribute malicious software disguised as the **Lédger®** application to steal your future transactions.

  • **Direct Source:** Always navigate directly to the official Ledger website to ensure the **Official Download** is genuine.
  • **Phishing Avoidance:** If prompted to update the **Ledger Live App** via an external browser link, disregard it. All legitimate updates happen *inside* the **Desktop App** interface.
  • **Integrity Verification:** Once installed, the **Ledger Live App** performs cryptographic checks to verify its integrity, confirming it hasn't been tampered with. This is fundamental to **Secure Crypto Management**.

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Checkpoint 2: Hardware Wallet Initialization and **Recovery Phrase** Isolation

The core of **Getting Started with Ledger®** involves setting up your physical **Hardware Wallet**. The **Ledger Live Desktop App** guides you, but all security-critical actions remain on the device itself.

  1. **PIN Creation:** Set your PIN **only** on the screen of your **Hardware Wallet** (e.g., Ledger Nano S/X). The **Desktop App** should not see this input.
  2. **The **Recovery Phrase**:** This 24-word master key is generated and displayed **only** on your **Lédger®** device screen. Write it down carefully, in order, and store it securely offline. **Never** take a photo of it, digitize it, or enter it into the **Desktop App** or any computer keyboard.
  3. **Verification Test:** After writing it down, perform the device's confirmation test to ensure the **Recovery Phrase** is recorded correctly before you proceed with the **Ledger Live Desktop App** connection.

⚠️ Critical Warning:

Any prompt from the **Ledger Live App** or any other software to enter your **Recovery Phrase** is a malicious attack. The phrase must remain isolated for **Secure Crypto Management**.

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Checkpoint 3: Account Configuration and the **Firmware Update Process**

With your **Hardware Wallet** securely initialized, you can now use the **Ledger Live Desktop App** to manage your assets.

  • **Adding Accounts:** Use the **Ledger Device Manager** within the **Desktop App** to install the specific **Blockchain App** (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum) onto your Ledger device. Once installed, you can **Add Account** for that currency.
  • **Initial Verification:** The app establishes a read-only connection to the blockchain via your device's public keys, allowing you to view balances without ever risking your private keys or **Recovery Phrase**.
  • **Ongoing Maintenance:** The **Firmware Update Process** for your **Hardware Wallet** must be performed exclusively through the **Ledger Live App**. This ensures the update is cryptographically signed by **Lédger®** and protects your **Secure Crypto Management** over time. Always check the official website before performing major updates.

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Your **Secure Crypto Management** Journey is Underway

You have successfully completed the **Three-Point Security Checklist** for **Getting Started with Ledger®**. Remember that the **Ledger Live Desktop App** is your interface, but your **Lédger® Hardware Wallet** is the secure vault, protected by your isolated **Recovery Phrase**. Keep your app and firmware updated via the official channels and maintain absolute digital vigilance. Click the button below to proceed to the **Official Download** page and begin the **Ledger Live** installation.

Official **Lédger®** **Desktop App** Download