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To begin setting up your Ledger hardware wallet and getting started with Ledger.com/Start, follow these detailed steps:
1. Prepare Your Ledger Device
Purchase Ledger: Buy a Ledger hardware wallet from Ledger's official website, Ledger.com, or from authorized retailers.
Unbox Your Ledger: Carefully unpack your Ledger device and ensure all components are included.
2. Connect Your Ledger Device
USB Connection: Use the provided USB cable to connect your Ledger hardware wallet to your computer.
3. Visit Ledger.com/Start
Access the Website: Open your web browser and go to Ledger.com/Start.
4. Setting Up Your Ledger Wallet
Download Ledger Live: Ledger Live is the official desktop application for managing your Ledger wallet. Follow the instructions on Ledger.com/Start to download and install Ledger Live on your computer.
Initialize Your Ledger Device: Ledger.com/Start will guide you through the process of initializing your Ledger device. This typically includes:
Select Your Ledger Device: Choose your specific Ledger model (e.g., Ledger Nano S, Ledger Nano X).
Set Up Your Wallet: Create a new wallet or recover an existing one using your recovery phrase (24-word seed).
Create a PIN: Set a secure PIN for accessing your Ledger device.
5. Accessing Your Ledger Wallet
Connect Your Ledger: Whenever you need to access your wallet:
Connect your Ledger device to your computer via USB.
Open Ledger Live on your computer and follow any prompts to enter your PIN on the Ledger device.
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