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Five Wrap-Up Checks After Ledger Initialisation

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Ledger initialisation is not complete the moment the home screen lights up — it is complete after you run the five wrap-up checks below. Skip them and the first transaction is usually where the problem surfaces.

The post-init checks are about re-verifying the security state you just established — PIN, phrase and device identity all back under your control.

The five must-do checks

  • 1. Genuine check — runs automatically when you connect Ledger Live. A green result means the device left Ledger's factory untampered.
  • 2. PIN recall test — lock and unlock the device once to make sure you remember it.
  • 3. Phrase verification — use the device's built-in check to confirm the paper copy matches.
  • 4. Small test transfer — send a tiny amount in and out and verify the address on the device screen.
  • 5. Storage location review — make sure the phrase is offline, separated from the device, and known to a trusted person.

Safety reminder: Use only the official Ledger site and Ledger Live. Never type your recovery phrase or PIN into a webpage and never share them with anyone. Pause and verify the moment anything looks unusual.

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