Initialize your Personal Security Device (PSD)

Overview

• Initialize your personal security device.

Instructions for all Ledger Enterprise users

Follow these steps if you have a Ledger Stax^TM device.

Step 1. Set up without Ledger Live

1. Turn on your PSD and follow the instructions.

2. Tap Set up without Ledger Live and confirm skip.

3. Set the name of your device (note: this will also be your username on your workspace).

4. Choose a 4 to 8-digit PIN code. This PIN code is used to unlock the Personal Security Device.

5. Choose Set up as a new Ledger.

Please note, entering your PIN incorrectly three times into any Ledger device will completely reset the device. If this occurs, you can recover the device with your 24 word recovery phrase.

Step 2. Generate the 24-word recovery phrase

The 24-word recovery phrase allows you to restore your configuration if you forget your PIN code or lose your device.

1. Read the instructions on screen until you reach the beginning of the list of 24 words.

2. Get the Recovery sheet from the Personal Security Device box.

3. Carefully write down on the Recovery sheet the first words displayed on the Personal Security Device screen, then click Next to display the next words, or Previous if you need to double-check.

4. Repeat the previous step until you have the 24 words.

5. Click Done.

Make sure the spelling and order of the words is correct before proceeding to the next step.

Step 3. Confirmation

1. The Personal Security Device prompts you to confirm the 24 words.

2. Tap the right 24 words.

3. Follow the final instructions until you reach the dashboard.

Step 4. Update OS version and install Ledger Vault app

1. Go to the secured update link.

2. Click "Verify my device"

3. Your PSD must be connected to your computer, switched ON with the Ledger Vault app closed.

4. Click "Check firmware".

5. Follow instructions.

6. For more details, please look into the detailed steps on the dedicated help center article.

7. The process will update your firmware version and install the latest version of the Ledger Vault app.

It is strongly recommended to stay on this page and follow instructions until the end of the process.

Please find the Ledger Stax user manual below if you have further questions on the device:

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Ledger Stax - User manual.pdf

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