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How to Set Up Your Ledger Nano S Plus: A Step-by-Step Guide

HardReset.InfoJuly 1, 20255 min511 views
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Initial Setup and Device Activation

  • Power on your Ledger Nano S Plus by pressing both buttons, charging it if necessary.
  • ➡️ Continue through the initial prompts by pressing the right button.
  • ⚙️ Navigate the setup menu using the buttons, pressing both to select options.

Setting Up as a New Device

  • 🆕 Choose to set up as a new device; restoring from a recovery phrase will be covered in a separate video.
  • 🔒 Create a secure PIN code, between four and eight digits, using the up/down buttons to select digits and both buttons to approve.
  • ↩️ Utilize the delete option (scrolling below zero) to correct any digit entry errors.

Managing Your Recovery Phrase

  • 📝 Write down your recovery phrase on paper; never take a picture of it, especially on an internet-connected device, to maintain security.
  • 🔑 This phrase is crucial for recovering your wallet if it's lost or broken, so keep it secure and never share it.
  • ✅ Approve the recovery phrase prompt to begin the backup process.

Writing and Confirming the Recovery Phrase

  • ✍️ Record each word of the recovery phrase in the correct order on a piece of paper.
  • 🧐 Confirm the recovery phrase by selecting the correct words from multiple-choice options presented on the device.
  • 🎉 Once all words are confirmed correctly, the device will indicate that your recovery phrase is set.

Finalizing and Accessing Your Wallet

  • 🏠 Press both buttons to continue after the recovery phrase is set and wait for the device to process.
  • 📊 Navigate to the dashboard by pressing both buttons after the processing is complete.
  • 🎛️ Access the control center by pressing and holding both buttons simultaneously.
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