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  Empower yourself with the knowledge to safeguard your crypto investments at
  Ledger.com/start. Start your journey to financial security today.
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# Ledger Live Download

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### What is Ledger.com/start? <a href="#what-is-ledger.com-start" id="what-is-ledger.com-start"></a>

Ledger.com/start is the official starting point for setting up a Ledger hardware wallet. New users are directed here to initialize their device, download the Ledger Live application, and start securely managing their cryptocurrency assets.

### Pros <a href="#pros" id="pros"></a>

* **Enhanced Security:** Offers robust security for storing cryptocurrency, as private keys are kept offline.
* **User-Friendly Setup:** Provides clear, step-by-step instructions for setting up the Ledger device.
* **Access to Ledger Live:** Enables the download and installation of Ledger Live, a comprehensive application for managing your crypto assets.

### Cons <a href="#cons" id="cons"></a>

* **Initial Complexity:** For beginners, the initial setup process can be daunting.
* **Hardware Dependence:** Requires the purchase of a Ledger device, which is an additional cost for users.
* **Limited Asset Compatibility:** While Ledger supports a wide range of cryptocurrencies, there might be some assets it does not support.
