Getting Started
First-time setup, connection & daily tasksA first-time-owner reading path for Ledger: unboxing, verifying, initialization, setting a PIN, recording a seed phrase offline, installing Ledger Wallet (formerly Live), and the daily tasks most users actually perform.
How to Update Ledger Firmware | Complete Version Upgrade Guide
This page introduces the procedure and key considerations for updating Ledger firmware.
Preparation
Confirm that your recovery-phrase backup is intact; ensure the device is adequately charged; use a stable USB connection.
Update Process
In Ledger Wallet, check the update prompt, confirm the update and wait for completion; do not disconnect during the process.
Post-Update Checks
After the update, some apps may need to be reinstalled; assets will not be lost due to the update (as long as you still have the recovery phrase).
How to Back Up Your Ledger Recovery Phrase | Correct Recording and Storage
This page helps you identify abnormal signing requests during Ledger usage.
Risk Signals
Transaction amounts that don't match expectations; unfamiliar recipient addresses; excessive authorization scopes; signing requests from unknown sources.
Key Checks
Carefully verify the transaction details on the device screen; confirm the amount and address; do not confirm any transaction you don't fully understand.
Recommended Actions
Reject any suspicious signing request immediately; check whether the website you are accessing is the correct one; disconnect if necessary.
Ledger Activation Setup Guide | Complete Initialization for a New Device
Activating a new Ledger device is the first step toward using a hardware wallet. Completing initialization correctly is critical to safe usage thereafter.
Preparation Before Activation
Confirm that the device was purchased brand-new from a proper channel; check that the packaging seals are intact and the recovery-phrase card is blank; prepare a pen and paper to write down the recovery phrase; allow 20–30 minutes of uninterrupted time.
Detailed Activation Steps
[Image placeholder: Ledger activation flow diagram, showing each stage from power-on to completion]
Step 1: Power On
Connect the Ledger to a computer with a USB cable, or use a power adapter; press the power button on the side of the device; once the Ledger logo appears, you will enter the welcome screen.
Step 2: Choose Setup Mode
The screen shows two options: "Set up as new device" and "Restore from recovery phrase."
New users should choose "Set up as new device" — the device will generate a fresh recovery phrase.
Step 3: Set the PIN
Use the device buttons to set a 4–8-digit numeric PIN; enter it twice to confirm; the PIN is used to unlock the device every time you use it.
Recommendation: use a 6–8-digit PIN and avoid simple combinations like 123456.
Step 4: Write Down the Recovery Phrase
The device displays 24 English words one at a time; use pen and paper to copy each word down accurately in order; this is the single most critical step — take it seriously.
Warning: do not photograph, do not store on a phone, do not tell anyone.
Step 5: Confirm the Recovery Phrase
The device will ask you to confirm specific words (e.g. the 5th, the 12th, etc.); choose the correct word from the options as prompted; this step verifies that you recorded the phrase correctly.
Step 6: Finish Setup
"Your device is ready" indicates initialization is complete; you can now connect the Ledger Wallet software and start using it.
Post-Setup Reminders
Store the recovery-phrase card in a safe physical location; download and install the Ledger Wallet software; on first use, perform a small-amount test transfer.
For the software download, see the Ledger Wallet Download Guide.
