Ledger.com/start — Your simple, secure gateway to trading, sending, and monitoring crypto
For individuals who want to trade, send and receive crypto, get price alerts, and more — Ledger.com/start is the first step toward combining usability with hardware-level security.
Why Ledger.com/start matters
Getting into crypto often means juggling apps, exchanges, and security choices. Ledger.com/start centralizes the setup process so you can register your hardware wallet, install Ledger Live, and connect to broker and swap partners — all while keeping private keys offline. That’s essential for traders who want fast access and for holders who want peace of mind.
Trade with confidence
Whether you’re buying your first Bitcoin or actively trading altcoins, Ledger.com/start links you to tools that let you trade through trusted partners while private keys remain in your device. Ledger Live interfaces with liquidity providers and partners so you can buy, sell, and swap without exposing seed phrases — reducing the risk of hacks and phishing attacks that target hot wallets and exchanges.
Send and receive — simple, safe
Sending crypto from Ledger is a two-step reality check: initiate the transfer in Ledger Live and confirm the transaction on your Ledger device. That on-device confirmation means even if your computer is compromised, the transaction details still require an action on the physical device. Receiving is equally easy — copy your receive address from Ledger Live and paste it into the sending service; the funds land in your hardware-secured account.
Price alerts and portfolio tracking
Active traders and casual holders both benefit from price alerts. Set custom alerts inside Ledger Live or through connected services to get notified when an asset hits a target price, moves by a percentage, or breaks a support/resistance level. Paired with portfolio tracking, alerts help you react faster to opportunities and risks without keeping an exchange open 24/7.
Practical steps to get started
- Visit Ledger.com/start and download Ledger Live for your platform.
- Follow the setup wizard to initialize your device and write down your recovery phrase offline.
- Install the apps for the coins you plan to use and add accounts in Ledger Live.
- Connect to buy/sell partners if you want to trade directly, or use Ledger with non-custodial DEXs and wallets for advanced use.
- Set price alerts and enable portfolio monitoring so you’re informed of important market moves.
Security best practices
Always buy Ledger hardware from official channels, never share your 24-word recovery phrase, and keep backups offline. Use a strong PIN on your device and verify addresses on the device screen before confirming. Consider a passphrase for added hidden-wallet protection if you want multi-layer security.