Ledger Live Desktop® — Step-by-Step Setup & Security Guide

Welcome to Secure Crypto Management

[**INTRODUCTION CONTENT GOES HERE**]
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Phase 1: Essential Prerequisites (Before You Start)

Before beginning the setup, ensure you have the following:

**Ledger Device:** Fully charged and ready.
**24-Word Recovery Phrase:** Stored offline and securely.
**Original Cable:** Used for connecting the device.
**Reliable Internet Connection.**

**Security Tip:** NEVER enter your 24-word recovery phrase into a computer or any digital device. It must remain *physically* written down.

Phase 2: Downloading & Installing Ledger Live Desktop

Step 1: **Download Only from the Official Source.** (Crucial instructions here.)
Step 2: **Install the Application.** (Include installation specific details.)
Step 3: **Launch Ledger Live.**

[**DETAILED INSTALLATION CONTENT GOES HERE**]
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Phase 3: Initial Device Setup & Connection

A. Setting Up a New Device

If this is a new device, follow these steps *on your Ledger* and in the Ledger Live application:

Step 1: **Choose "Initialize as a new device."**
Step 2: **Set PIN Code.** (Emphasize PIN security.)
Step 3: **Write Down the Recovery Phrase.** (Crucial security warnings.)
Step 4: **Confirm the Recovery Phrase.**

[**DETAILED NEW DEVICE CONTENT GOES HERE**]

Phase 4: Genuine Check & Firmware Update

Ledger Live will prompt you to perform a **Genuine Check** to verify your device's authenticity. This is a vital security feature.

B. Firmware Updates (Essential Maintenance)

**How to Check:** Navigate to **Settings** > **About** > **Firmware Version**.
**Update Process:** (Detailed steps for safe firmware updating go here.)

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Phase 5: Installing Apps and Adding Accounts

Step 1: **Access the Manager.** Connect and unlock your Ledger device.
Step 2: **Install Coin Apps.** Install the specific app (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum) for the currency you want to manage.
Step 3: **Add Account.** In Ledger Live, click "Accounts" then "Add account."

[**DETAILED ACCOUNT AND APP MANAGEMENT CONTENT GOES HERE**]

Phase 6: Advanced Security & Best Practices

Security is an ongoing process. Protect your assets with these advanced tips:

**Hidden Wallet:** (Explain setting up a 25th word passphrase.)
**Regular Updates:** Keep Ledger Live and your device firmware current.
**Phishing Awareness:** (Detailed warning about fake emails/websites.)
**Physical Security:** The location of your recovery sheet.

**FINAL TAKEAWAY:** Your 24-word recovery phrase is the ultimate backup. If you lose your Ledger, this phrase is the only way to recover your funds. Guard it with your life.

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