Unbox with care
Purchase your device through official channels, then check the packaging and device before getting started.
A clearer way to begin · 2026
Your keys.
Your call.
A practical first step toward owning your digital assets with confidence. Learn the essentials of self-custody, from setup to your first verified transaction.
Explore the essentials A 4-minute starting point
Security begins with understanding.
Take it one careful step at a time.
Take it one careful step at a time.
SELF-CUSTODY, MADE TANGIBLE01 — 04
OWN
YOUR
KEYS✳
YOUR
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THE SHORT VERSIONControl is a practice,
Control is a practice,
not a product.
Self-custody means you hold the keys that control access to your crypto. A hardware wallet helps keep those keys offline, while you stay in charge of how—and when—you use them.
01Keep recovery
details private
details private
THE FIRST FOUR
Build good habits
from day one.
A little care up front creates a stronger foundation for every transaction that follows.
Set up your device
Follow the on-device prompts and use Ledger Live from the official Ledger website or app store.
Protect your recovery phrase
Write it down offline, keep it private, and store it somewhere secure. Never share it with anyone.
Verify every action
Read transaction details on your device screen before approving. Your device is the trusted checkpoint.
THE FIELD GUIDEREAD / 01
A steady start
to self-custody.
Taking control of digital assets starts with understanding what control means. With self-custody, your private keys authorize access to your crypto. A hardware wallet keeps those keys isolated from internet-connected devices, while its screen lets you review important details before approving an action.
Begin by obtaining your device through an official source and following its setup instructions in a calm, private place. During setup, you may receive a recovery phrase. This phrase is the backup to your wallet: write it down on paper, keep it offline, and store it somewhere only you can access. Never photograph it, type it into a website, or share it with support staff. Anyone who sees it may be able to access your assets.
Next, install the companion app from an official source and take time to learn its account and device-management features. When you send crypto, carefully check the address, network, and amount on the hardware wallet itself—not only on your computer or phone—before confirming. Small test transactions can help you learn the process.
There is no need to rush. Keep your device software current, stay alert to impersonation attempts, and remember that recovery details should remain yours alone. Good security is a set of steady habits, practiced every time you use your wallet.
WORDS TO KEEP CLOSEPrivate keys · Offline backup · Verify on device
YOUR JOURNEY, YOUR PACE