Your Official **Initial Onboarding** Guide
Congratulations on starting your journey to **Digital Asset Protection**. Follow this step-by-step **Initial Onboarding** guide to properly install **Ledger Live** and securely generate your **Recovery Phrase** to ensure total **Seed Phrase Security**.
Download **Ledger Live Installation** FileThe mandatory first step for **Hardware Wallet Setup**.
Download and install the official **Ledger Live Installation** software for your desktop operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux). This acts as your secure gateway to the crypto world.
Plug in your **Ledger Hardware Wallet** and follow the on-screen prompts in **Ledger Live**. You will set your PIN code directly on the device—this is a critical part of the **Initial Onboarding** security.
The device will display your 24-word **Recovery Phrase** (often called the **Seed Phrase**). Write this down *in order* on the provided physical sheet. This phrase is the ultimate key to your **Digital Asset Protection**.
The device will ask you to confirm a few words. This mandatory step verifies you have correctly recorded your **Recovery Phrase**. Store this phrase securely *offline*—this is non-negotiable for **Digital Asset Protection**.
Your 24-word **Recovery Phrase** is the only way to restore your **Digital Assets** if your physical **Ledger Hardware Wallet** is lost, stolen, or damaged. This phrase is the cryptographic master key, generated once by the device during the **Hardware Wallet Setup**. Crucially, this phrase *never* touches the internet, ensuring maximum **Seed Phrase Security**.
The integrity of your **Digital Asset Protection** relies entirely on how well you protect this single list of words. Never type it on a computer, take a photo of it, or store it in any digital format. True **Seed Phrase Security** is 100% offline and concealed.
New users often make critical mistakes during the **Hardware Wallet Setup**. The most common is confusing the **Recovery Phrase** with a password or believing they need to enter it into a website. Remember: Ledger will *never* ask you for your 24 words. Any application asking for your **Seed Phrase** is a scam designed to compromise your **Digital Asset Protection**.
Once your **Hardware Wallet Setup** is complete, **Ledger Live** becomes your everyday companion for **Secure Crypto Management**. It is an intuitive application that lets you manage over 5,000 different **Digital Assets**, install applications on your Ledger, and participate in **Decentralized Finance (DeFi)**—all under the umbrella of your physical device's **Seed Phrase Security**.
In **Ledger Live**, navigate to the 'Accounts' tab and click 'Add Account'. This will prompt you to install the corresponding crypto application (e.g., Bitcoin) onto your **Ledger Hardware Wallet** via the Manager.
Use the 'Receive' function in **Ledger Live**. **IMPORTANT:** Your **Ledger Hardware Wallet** must be connected and unlocked. The address displayed on your computer *must match* the address physically displayed and confirmed on your Ledger screen for ultimate **Digital Asset Protection**.
Before sending substantial funds, transfer a very small amount to your new Ledger address. Confirm it arrives, ensuring your **Hardware Wallet Setup** was successful. This verifies your **Initial Onboarding** process is complete and secure.
The **Ledger Getting Started Hub** provides all the tools and knowledge you need. Embrace the security of a **Ledger Hardware Wallet** and protect your future wealth. By securing your **Recovery Phrase** and following the **Ledger Live Installation** steps precisely, you guarantee the highest level of **Digital Asset Protection**.
Go to Official Ledger Start PageSecure your **Seed Phrase Security** now.