https://www.ledger.com/start
Ledger.com/start App is the official gateway to download and install Ledger Live – the companion app for all Ledger hardware wallets (Nano S, Nano X, Stax, Nano S Plus). This page provides the exact 2025 verified steps to avoid phishing and safely set up your crypto fortress.
Yes. ledger.com/start is the official landing page that redirects you to download the genuine Ledger Live desktop/mobile app. Never download from third-party sites.
No. Ledger Live is mandatory for initial setup, firmware updates, and installing crypto apps on your device. Third-party wallets (MetaMask, Electrum) can connect later, but setup must be done via official Ledger.com/start app.
Yes – iOS 16+ users download directly from the App Store via the official link on ledger.com/start. Current version: 3.44.1 (Nov 2025).
If you lose your recovery phrase and your device is reset or damaged, your funds are gone forever. Ledger cannot recover them. Store the phrase offline in a fireproof safe or metal backup (Billfodl/CryptoSteel).
Yes – Ledger upgraded to quantum-resistant cryptography in firmware 2.2.0 (June 2025). Always verify the SSL certificate shows “Ledger SAS [FR]” and URL is exactly https://www.ledger.com/start.
Yes – via partners MoonPay, Coinify, and Mercuryo (KYC required). Purchase BTC/ETH/USDT directly to your Ledger address inside the official app.
Optional for portfolio tracking and recovery kit purchase. Ledger never asks for your seed phrase via email.
Update Ledger Live to 2.88.0 and Nano X firmware to 2.2.3. On Android, enable “Location” permission. On iOS, reset Bluetooth in Settings → Privacy.
Yes – same URL. Stax uses touchscreen + E-Ink. Firmware 1.4.0+ required (released Oct 2025).
Open Ledger Live → Settings → About → Check for updates. Auto-update feature enabled by default since v2.80.0.
Remember: Your crypto is only as safe as your recovery phrase. Never share it. Never screenshot it. Never store it digitally.
Secure Your Crypto Now – Official Ledger.com/start