Order your official Ledger hardware wallet:
👉 Ledger Devices
Press enter or click to view image in full size
Buy a fireproof steel seed phrase backup (heat resistance up to 2651°F):
👉 Billfodl Seed Phrase
💡 Why this matters:
Your recovery phrase is the only way to recover your crypto wallet. Storing it on paper risks loss from fire, water, or aging. A steel backup ensures long-term protection and durability.
Join Medium for free to get updates from this writer.
Subscribe
📘 Official Ledger Setup Guide: tinyurl.com/Ledger-Setup-Guide
Download & install Ledger Live: ledger.com/ledger-live
Connect your Ledger device via USB and follow the on-screen setup instructions.
Write down your 12, 18, or 24-word recovery phrase (private key) on paper first.
Verify the phrase by confirming it on the Ledger device.
Create a 4–8 digit PIN code to protect device access.
🔒 Never share your recovery phrase online. Ledger will never ask for it.
Press enter or click to view image in full size
Open Ledger Live and enter your PIN code to unlock your device.
Go to “My Ledger” and confirm device access on-screen.
In the App Catalog, install apps for your preferred cryptocurrencies (e.g. Bitcoin, Ethereum, Polygon).
Return to Accounts → Add Account, select the crypto you installed, and follow prompts to generate addresses.
Confirm address creation on your device screen.
📥 Receive Crypto:
Click Receive to display your wallet address. Confirm it matches on your device before sharing.
📤 Send Crypto:
Click Send, paste the recipient’s blockchain address, and confirm the transaction on your Ledger.
Each blockchain requires confirmations before a transaction is final:
Bitcoin: 1 block ≈ 10 minutes; 6–10 confirmations recommended for full settlement.
Ethereum & others: Confirmation times vary by network speed and congestion.