Begin Ledger Live Stax Setup
A Ledger Live Stax setup guide should distinguish the companion application from the security decisions made on the device. The application is now Ledger Wallet, formerly Ledger Live. Stax uses a secure touchscreen for reviewing prompts and confirming actions. Begin in a private setting with time to complete onboarding and record a recovery backup without interruption or screen sharing.
Choose Desktop or Mobile Onboarding
Use Ledger’s official setup page to obtain the app for a supported computer or phone. Stax can use USB with the desktop application and Bluetooth with a supported mobile application. Choose the connection path shown by onboarding. Do not treat NFC, a charging connection, or pairing in the phone’s general settings as a substitute for completing the app’s setup flow.
Power On and Identify the Device
Turn on Stax and follow the instructions on its display. Give it a recognizable name if prompted, while avoiding sensitive account information in a name visible over Bluetooth. For mobile pairing, compare the code displayed on the phone and Stax and confirm only if both match. On desktop, use a USB data cable and approve the genuine-device check when requested.
Set Your PIN on the Touchscreen
Choose and confirm a PIN directly on Stax. Read each instruction on its secure screen. Your hardware PIN is separate from any application lock on the phone or computer. A seller or support agent should not choose it for you. If a device arrives already configured with a PIN and recovery words, stop and contact Ledger through its official support channel.
Create a Wallet or Restore Intentionally
For a new wallet, choose the new-device path and let Stax generate its recovery phrase. Write down the words in order and complete confirmation on the device. Follow the official touchscreen setup guide for the prompts shown by your installed software. Never photograph the phrase or type it into the phone or desktop application.
If you intend to restore an existing wallet, use the appropriate restoration path and enter the words only on the Stax hardware. Restoring is not necessary merely because you installed the app on a new computer. A configured Stax can be connected as an existing device and its accounts added without generating or entering a phrase again.
Add Supported Accounts
Complete any required, model-specific OS update before installing the blockchain apps needed for your assets. Use My Ledger in the companion app for device apps, then add the corresponding accounts. Choose the correct blockchain network, especially for tokens available on more than one network. A token name alone does not identify the correct receiving route.
Review on the Stax Display
Before using a receive address, compare the app’s address with the one shown on Stax. Before approving a transaction, review the recipient, network-related details, amount, and fees presented by the flow. The larger screen makes reviewing easier, but it does not remove the need to understand what you are confirming. Reject any request you did not initiate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a custom lock screen part of wallet recovery?
No. Personalizing the screen is separate from securing keys and backing up the recovery phrase. Complete wallet onboarding and backup first.
Must I use Bluetooth?
No. A supported desktop computer can use USB. Refer to current model-specific documentation before assuming that every update or device operation supports the same connection method.
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