The first major step on Ledger.com/Start is downloading the Ledger Live application for desktop or mobile. Ledger Live is available across major operating systems including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. Before downloading the app, users should ensure they are visiting the official website and not a third-party platform posing as Ledger.
Once Ledger Live is installed, the application guides users through a series of steps, beginning with choosing your Ledger device model and proceeding with configuration. Ledger Live also verifies whether your device is genuine by checking its secure chip and system integrity. This authenticity check helps protect users from counterfeit hardware wallets.