Ledger.com/start — Aurora Setup Guide

Fresh design, new colour system, elegant motion and a clear vertical flow for secure device onboarding.

Welcome

Welcome to the refreshed Ledger.com/start onboarding experience. This guide is written to provide an accessible, formal walkthrough for setting up your Ledger hardware wallet. It combines modern design with clear operational steps to help you secure your wallet, recovery phrase, and device configuration.

Before you begin

Gather the following items before starting: your Ledger device, a computer or phone with Ledger Live compatibility, a reliable internet connection, and a secure offline place to store your recovery phrase.

  • Ledger device (Nano X / Nano S Plus / compatible)
  • Official Ledger Live app or desktop client
  • Recovery backup card and secure storage
  • Optional: hardware security key for advanced protection

Vertical setup sequence

1

Verify packaging & authenticity

Confirm seals are intact. If any tamper evidence exists, stop and contact support. Use only devices purchased from official or authorized vendors.

2

Power on & choose language

Power the device and select your preferred language. Follow on-device prompts precisely to proceed through initialization.

3

Create a PIN

Set a PIN that is memorable to you but hard to guess. This protects local device access and must be kept confidential.

4

Record your recovery phrase

Write down the 24-word recovery phrase exactly as displayed. Use the provided recovery card. Store the phrase offline in a secure location; do not photograph or save it digitally.

5

Confirm and test your backup

The device will request verification of selected words. Confirm them to ensure your backup is correct. Keep the backup secure and private.

6

Install Ledger Live

Download Ledger Live from the official ledger.com site. Use it to add apps, manage accounts, and update firmware. Always verify downloads originate from the official domain.

7

Connect, update firmware, and add accounts

Connect the device via USB or Bluetooth (supported models), update firmware when prompted, and add accounts in Ledger Live. Verify each step through on-device confirmations.

Advanced security recommendations

Use hardware-backed MFA

When supported, augment your Ledger with a hardware security key or platform authenticator for higher assurance.

Store recovery backups redundantly

Consider multiple physical backup locations (e.g., home safe and bank deposit) to mitigate loss without increasing digital exposure.

Troubleshooting

If your device is not detected by Ledger Live, try a different USB cable, confirm Bluetooth permissions, or restart both the device and the app. For firmware errors, follow official instructions and avoid third-party firmware utilities.