Securely manage, grow, and control your crypto assets from your desktop.
This phase covers everything you need to know before and during the initial installation of Ledger Live on your computer. **Security first!**
Ensure your physical Ledger device (Nano S Plus, Nano X, Stax, etc.) is fully set up with a PIN and **24-word Recovery Phrase** backed up *offline*. Do not proceed until this critical step is complete.
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Only download Ledger Live from the official **Ledger website**. Verify the URL carefully. Install the software, following your operating system's standard procedures (Windows, macOS, Linux).
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Open Ledger Live for the first time. The software will prompt you to initialize. Select "Initialize as a new device" or "Restore my device" based on your scenario.
[Insert detailed content here on the initial wizard screen, the difference between setting up a new device versus restoring, and connectivity checks.]
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[Insert a large block of comprehensive text here, expanding on device security, best practices for download verification, and initial Ledger Live settings. This is where you can start adding the bulk of your ~1600 words.]
This section guides you through connecting your hardware wallet and confirming its authenticity within the Ledger Live application.
Connect your Ledger device via USB. Ledger Live will perform a **Genuine Check** to confirm the device is a legitimate Ledger product and has not been tampered with. This is an essential security step.
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Set up a strong password for Ledger Live Desktop. This password protects the *application* on your computer from unauthorized access, but **it does not protect your crypto** (your device/PIN does that).
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Familiarize yourself with the main Dashboard, the Manager, Accounts, and other key navigation tabs. Understand where you check your balance versus where you manage installations.
[Insert detailed content here providing a virtual tour of the main Ledger Live user interface, explaining the purpose of each menu item (e.g., Portfolio, Discover, Settings).]
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The final steps involve preparing your Ledger for specific coins and transferring funds.
This is where the longest and most detailed content should go. Cover the app installation process, managing device storage limits, the process of adding *multiple* accounts for the same coin (if applicable), how to correctly perform a receive transaction (including the critical step of **verifying the address on the device screen**), and a brief overview of sending funds.
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