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Welcome to the official Ledger Getting Started resource. This guide is your first and most crucial step toward self-custody and securing your digital assets. Ledger provides world-class hardware solutions—the Nano S Plus and Nano X—that isolate your private keys from your computer and the internet, protecting you from sophisticated cyber-attacks. The initial setup process is straightforward but must be followed with extreme care, as your security is entirely in your hands. We emphasize: the only official source for software is the Ledger Live application, downloaded directly from our site. Never click on third-party links or download software from app stores other than the official ones linked here. The journey begins with unboxing your device and performing a physical integrity check. Ensure the box is sealed and shows no signs of tampering. Once verified, connect your device to your computer via the provided cable and follow the on-screen instructions. The first step on the device is to choose a strong PIN code. This PIN is local to the device and prevents unauthorized access if the device is lost. Choose a PIN between 4 and 8 digits and memorize it. Do not write the PIN near your Recovery Phrase. The second, most critical step is the generation of your unique, 24-word Recovery Phrase. Your Ledger device will display these words one by one. You **must** meticulously write them down, in order, on the provided Recovery Sheet. This sequence is the singular, non-negotiable backup for your entire crypto wallet. If you lose this phrase, Ledger cannot recover your funds—no one can. This is the nature of true self-custody. Once recorded, the device will ask you to confirm a few random words to ensure you have accurately transcribed the phrase. Upon successful initialization, you will be prompted to download Ledger Live. This desktop and mobile application is the secure gateway to managing your assets. Ledger Live is the only application you should use to check balances, install coin applications on your device, and perform firmware updates. When connecting your device to Ledger Live, the application always performs a **Genuine Check** to confirm that your hardware is authentic and running the original Ledger firmware. Proceed only if this check is successful. Remember, security is a continuous process, not a one-time event. Keep your device firmware updated and your Ledger Live application current to benefit from the latest security enhancements. Always verify you are on ledger.com when seeking support or resources.