Prepare for Ledger Live Nano X Setup
Ledger Live Nano X setup combines hardware onboarding with an application used to manage supported accounts. That application is now called Ledger Wallet, formerly Ledger Live. Begin with an unused device or identify that your Nano X is already configured. Creating a new wallet and reconnecting an existing one are different choices; select the path that matches your intention before proceeding.
Install the Official Application
Start at Ledger’s official setup page and obtain the application for your supported computer or smartphone. Use USB for desktop setup. On a compatible smartphone, Nano X can use Bluetooth through the mobile app. Check current operating-system requirements rather than assuming a previously supported phone or computer still meets them.
Learn the Nano X Controls
The Nano X uses two physical buttons to navigate and confirm. Read its display and use the buttons as the onboarding instructions explain. Enter the PIN directly on the device, choosing your own code rather than accepting one supplied with a package or message. Do not keep guessing a forgotten PIN: repeated incorrect entries can reset the device.
Choose New Setup or an Existing Wallet
For a new wallet, choose the new-device path and let the Nano X generate its recovery phrase on the hardware. If the device is already initialized and you want the same accounts, connect it as an existing device instead. Do not choose a new setup merely because the application is being installed on a different computer.
When intentionally restoring an existing recovery phrase to an appropriate device, enter the words on that hardware device according to Ledger’s instructions. The mobile or desktop application should not request that you type the phrase into its own interface. A form asking for the words to activate a download, pairing, or account check is a warning sign.
Record and Confirm the Recovery Backup
During new-device onboarding, write the words in the order shown on the Nano X and complete its on-device confirmation. Keep the backup offline and private. Avoid screenshots, cloud documents, or photographs. A recovery sheet already filled in when a device arrives is not a backup you should trust for a new wallet; stop and consult official support.
Complete the Device Check and Add Accounts
Follow the app’s genuine-device verification and any model-specific update instructions. Then use My Ledger to install the blockchain apps you need and add their accounts in the wallet interface. Installing a Bitcoin or Ethereum device app is separate from adding a corresponding account. Different networks may require different account choices, even when a token name looks familiar.
Verify Your First Receive Address
Select Receive for the intended account and network, then compare the address on the Nano X with the one shown in the application. Share or copy it only after checking the hardware display. A small initial transfer can help confirm your sending platform uses the intended network, but still involves network fees and must be reviewed carefully.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bluetooth required for Nano X setup?
No. A supported desktop computer connects through USB. Bluetooth is an option for the supported mobile application, not the desktop connection method.
Where can I find model-specific steps?
Use Ledger Support and select Nano X guidance. Follow the prompts for your device and app versions, particularly for OS updates and pairing, instead of applying instructions intended for a touchscreen model.
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