English manual Ledger Nano S

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This guide will teach you how to set up your Ledger Nano X as a new device. 

You will generate new private keys so you can manage your crypto assets. You will also need to write down a new 24-word recovery phrase that will act as the backup to your private keys.

Please read our short 10 step starter guide here before you start.

You will need the following to start using your Ledger:

• Ledger Nano S, S plus or X
• Either an iOS 9 or Android 7 smartphone or a computer with Windows 8.1 (64-bit), macOS 10.10, or Linux
• The Ledger Live application downloaded and installed

Once you have installed Ledger Live, just open the app. It will tell you exactly what you need to do to get started.

1. Press the button next to the USB port until the Ledger logo appears to turn on the device.
   Please note: If you keep pressing the button, you will access the Bootloader menu. You have to Power Off the device and restart it.
2. Read the on-screen instructions. Press the right button to proceed or the left button to go back.
3. Press both simultaneously when “Set up as new device” is displayed.
   Again, please note: Do not hold the buttons down. Just a quick click is sufficient. 

1. Press both buttons when “Choose PIN code” is displayed on the device.
2. Press the left or right button to select a digit. Press both buttons to validate a digit.
3. Select the checkmark to confirm your PIN code of 4 to 8 digits. Select the arrow with the cross in it to erase a digit.
4. Enter the PIN code again to confirm it.
5. Write down the PIN code you chose.

PIN code tips:

• Choose your own PIN code. This code unlocks your device.
• Use 8 digits for optimal security.
• Never use a device already supplied with a PIN code and/or a recovery phrase.
• Contact Ledger Support in case of doubt.

Your 24-word recovery phrase will now be displayed word by word on the Ledger Nano X screen. Be careful, your recovery phrase will be displayed only once.

1. Take the blank Recovery sheet supplied in the box.
2. Press both buttons when “Write down your recovery phrase” is displayed.
3. Write down word #1 on the Recovery sheet. Verify that you have copied it correctly in position 1. Press the right button to move to the next word.
4. Repeat the process until Word #24 is written down in position 24. Press both buttons on the final screen to proceed.
5. Press both buttons when “Confirm your recovery phrase” is shown.
6. Select the first word that you've written down in position 1 on your Recovery sheet with the left or right button. Validate the word by pressing both buttons. Repeat this to confirm your entire 24-word recovery phrase.
7. “Your device is ready” is shown once you've successfully completed the setup process. Press both buttons to “Access Dashboard.” You will then be directed to the Dashboard.

 Security tips

• Anyone with access to your recovery phrase could take your assets. Store it securely. Do not store your backup digitally in any way and do not make a picture of it. We recommend one of the following backup solutions.
• Test your backup before trusting a lot of funds to your wallet.
  Read how to do this here.
• Ledger does not keep a backup of your 24 words. Ensure you are the only holder.
• Never use a device already supplied with a recovery phrase and/or a PIN code.

Contact Ledger Support in case of doubt.