Ledger® Live – Getting Started with Ledger® Wallet

A concise walkthrough designed as a one-page presentation. Use the 10 quick Office links below to open each slide section in Office for editing or sharing.

Slide 1 — Introduction & Why Hardware Wallets

H1: Protecting digital assets

Hardware wallets keep private keys offline, making them one of the safest ways to store cryptocurrency. Ledger® devices are designed so that even if a connected computer is compromised, the keys never leave the device.

Key takeaway

Think of a Ledger® wallet as a bank vault for your crypto: private, portable, and resistant to remote attacks.

Slide 2 — What is Ledger® Live?

H2: The management app

Ledger® Live is the official companion application that lets you manage accounts, install apps on your Ledger® device, and send or receive cryptocurrencies securely.

Features

Slide 3 — Unboxing & First Steps

H3: What’s in the box

A typical Ledger® box includes the hardware device, a USB cable, recovery sheets and quick start guide. Always check the seal and never accept pre-initialized devices from strangers.

Quick tip

Do your initial setup in private — never share your recovery phrase with anyone.

Slide 4 — Setting up Your Device

H2: Step-by-step

  1. Power on and choose a PIN using the device buttons.
  2. Write down the recovery phrase on the provided card.
  3. Confirm the phrase on the device.

These steps bind the device to your secret seed; losing the seed means losing access to funds if the device is lost.

Slide 5 — Installing Apps & Adding Accounts

H3: Using Ledger® Live

Open Ledger® Live, go to the Manager, connect your device and install the currency-specific apps. Then add accounts for each asset you plan to manage.

Note

Installing an app does not transfer funds — it only enables the device to manage that currency’s keys.

Slide 6 — Receiving & Sending Crypto

H4: Receive

Generate an address in Ledger® Live, confirm it on your device, and then share that address for incoming transfers.

H4: Send

Create a transaction in Ledger® Live and confirm the details on the device screen before signing.

Slide 7 — Security Best Practices

H3: Practical rules

Slide 8 — Troubleshooting & Support

H4: When things go wrong

For any unexpected behavior, check Ledger’s official support pages and community resources. Never follow support links that come from unsolicited emails.

Slide 9 — Backup, Recovery & Seed Phrase

H3: The recovery phrase is everything

If your device is lost or damaged, the recovery phrase restores access to funds on a new compatible hardware wallet. Store it offline in a secure location.

Do not

Photograph your seed phrase or store it in cloud services. Avoid sharing it under any circumstances.

Slide 10 — Wrap-up & Next Steps

H2: Summary

Ledger® Live combined with a Ledger® hardware wallet offers a practical, secure solution for managing crypto. Start with a careful setup, back up your recovery phrase, and follow the security best practices outlined above.

Next steps