Get your Ledger device
Choose a Ledger signer that fits your routine. It keeps your private keys offline, away from the everyday risks of being online.
A better way to own crypto
Your keys.
Your crypto.
Your call.
Welcome to Ledger. Take the first step toward a more confident crypto experience—with security that puts you in control.
Private keys stay offline on your Ledger signer
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01Why Ledger
Confidence begins
with control.
Crypto gives you new ways to own and move value. Ledger helps you keep that ownership yours. A Ledger signer stores your private keys offline, then lets you review and approve transactions on the device itself—so you can make informed choices before anything happens.
Learn the essentials01Keys kept offlineYour private keys are isolated from internet-connected devices.
02Approve with clarityReview transaction details on your trusted screen.
03You stay in chargeOnly you control your recovery phrase and assets.
02Getting started
Three steps.
A stronger start.
Take your time. Good security starts with understanding each step.
Set it up with Ledger Wallet
Download Ledger Wallet from Ledger.com, connect your device, and follow the guided setup to create your wallet.
Back up your recovery phrase
Write down your 24-word recovery phrase and store it somewhere private and secure. Never share it with anyone.
03Security, by design
Built for a world
that’s always online.
Ledger hardware signers use a Secure Element chip and Ledger’s security architecture to protect your private keys. Transactions are checked on the trusted screen of your device, giving you a moment to verify what you’re approving. Your recovery phrase is the backup to your wallet: keep it offline, private, and somewhere only you can access. Ledger will never ask you to share it. Security is a shared responsibility, and simple habits make a meaningful difference.
Explore security resources04Good to know
Keep these close.
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What does a Ledger signer do?
It keeps your private keys offline and helps you securely authorize transactions. Your crypto remains on its blockchain; the signer protects access to it.
02
What is my recovery phrase?
It is the 24-word backup that can restore access to your wallet. Keep it offline and private. Anyone with your phrase can access your crypto.
03
Will Ledger ask me for my phrase?
No. Never share your recovery phrase with anyone, enter it on a website, or store it in a connected device. Ledger support will never ask for it.
05Start here
Make ownership
feel like yours.
Explore Ledger and take your first step toward owning your digital life with confidence.
Visit Ledger.com/start Security begins with you. Learn, verify, and keep your recovery phrase private.