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This document is designed both as a presentation style layout and a full "Getting started" guide for users arriving at the Official® Site and Ledger.com/Start®. It includes step-by-step instructions for onboarding, safety and security guidance, feature descriptions, advanced setup and integrations, troubleshooting and FAQs, legal and compliance notes, best practices for backup and recovery, and resource lists. The format intentionally alternates background colours and divider styles to make each section visually distinct when printed or shown as slides.
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Before you begin, ensure you have a secure environment: a private workspace and stable internet. Do not share recovery phrases, one-time codes, or passwords. Have a secondary email or phone ready for verification if required. If you're using a Ledger hardware device, connect it according to the manufacturer's instructions and make sure its firmware is up to date prior to starting the Ledger.com/Start® flow.
Navigate to the start hub. On the official start page, you'll be presented with options to create a new wallet, restore from recovery phrase, or connect a hardware device. Select the action that matches your scenario. If you'd like to create a new account instance, choose "Create new" and follow the sequence. If restoring, select "Restore" and have your recovery phrase available.
Follow the guided prompts: set a username (if applicable), choose and confirm an authenticator method for multi-factor authentication, set a secure password (store it in a trusted password manager), and verify contact details. When prompted for device pairing, confirm device IDs shown on both the website and your hardware device to ensure you are pairing the correct device.
Complete email or phone verification if required. Check for confirmation notices and review any given recovery or backup instructions. The onboarding flow will usually end with a summary screen outlining safeguards and next recommended steps (e.g., securing your recovery phrase, backing up wallet details, reading the security guide).
Security is the single most critical aspect of a crypto wallet setup. Always assume that anything typed, spoken, or stored insecurely can be compromised. A few non-negotiable practices: never share your recovery phrase, use a hardware wallet for large balances, enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for accounts that support it, and use a dedicated password manager to store strong, unique passwords. Resist plugins or browser extensions that request full access to your wallet unless they are official and verified.
The recovery phrase is the master key to your wallet. Write it down physically on paper or a specialized metal backup plate. Do not store the phrase as plain text on any device connected to the internet. If you must store it digitally, use an encrypted device that is offline and protected by strong, layered security — but the recommended approach is a physical backup stored in a secure location (safe, safety deposit box, or equivalent). Consider splitting the recovery phrase across multiple secure locations using secret-sharing techniques only if you understand the failure modes.
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