Get started with Ledger hardware wallet. Setup takes just minutes and puts you in complete control of your digital assets.
Hold your Bitcoin, Ethereum, and 5,500+ other cryptocurrencies safely offline.
Bank-level security meets user-friendly design
Your private keys never leave the device.
Cryptographic technology protects your assets from threats.
Approve or reject transactions with a single button. You're always in command of your crypto.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and thousands more.
One device, unlimited possibilities.
Over 10 million users worldwide protect their crypto with Ledger. Enterprise security, consumer simplicity.
Setting up your Ledger hardware wallet is quick and easy
Remove your Ledger device from the box and connect it to your computer or smartphone using the USB cable.
Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your PIN code and write down your 24-word recovery phrase. Keep it safe!
Download Ledger Live and install apps for the cryptocurrencies you want to manage. Start receiving and sending crypto securely.
Ledger devices use a Secure Element chip—the same technology used in credit cards and passports—to keep your private keys safe from hackers.
Everything you need to know about Ledger hardware wallets
A hardware wallet is a physical device that stores your cryptocurrency private keys offline. Unlike software wallets, hardware wallets keep your keys isolated from your computer or phone, protecting them from online threats like malware and hackers.
Ledger uses a Secure Element chip (the same technology in passports and credit cards) to store your private keys. These keys never leave the device, even when you make transactions. Every transaction must be physically approved on the device itself.
Ledger supports over 5,500 cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Litecoin, Solana, Cardano, and many more. You can manage all your assets through the Ledger Live application.
If you lose your device, your funds are safe as long as you have your 24-word recovery phrase. You can restore your accounts on a new Ledger device using this phrase. Never share your recovery phrase with anyone.
Ledger devices are designed with multiple layers of security. The Secure Element chip is certified against sophisticated attacks, and your private keys never leave the device. No successful remote hacks of Ledger hardware have been documented.
No, Ledger is just a secure storage solution. You can buy crypto through Ledger Live for convenience, or transfer crypto you already own from exchanges or other wallets to your Ledger device.
Join millions of users who trust Ledger to protect their digital assets