{"id":73675,"date":"2026-10-03T02:01:46","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T23:01:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwallet.com.ua\/?p=73675"},"modified":"2026-10-26T19:46:52","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T17:46:52","slug":"ledger-nano-gen5-setup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lwallet.com.ua\/en\/ledger-nano-gen5-setup\/","title":{"rendered":"Ledger Nano Gen5 setup: a step-by-step guide from unboxing to your first transaction"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n\r\n

Ledger Nano Gen5 setup<\/strong> begins with checking the box contents and turning on the device. This guide takes you through the steps in Ledger Wallet on a computer: Genuine Check, a Ledger OS update, naming the device and choosing a PIN, creating a wallet with a 24-word recovery phrase, adding a Bitcoin account and verifying its address. We then cover passphrases and your first transfer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

We recommend using a computer for the initial setup:<\/strong> a larger screen makes it easier to read the instructions and compare them with the device screen. This guide explains how to connect Ledger Nano Gen5<\/a> to Ledger Wallet over USB. You can connect the mobile app later without creating a new recovery phrase.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

[vc_message color=”info” message_box_style=”classic” message_box_color=”alert-info” style=”rounded”]Do not use the words, PINs, addresses or passphrases from the demonstration images for your own wallet.<\/strong> Create your own on the device. Menu names are shown in English. Their wording may vary with the version of Ledger OS and Ledger Wallet, the new name for Ledger Live.[\/vc_message]<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Ledger Nano Gen5: screen, connectivity and box contents<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Gen5 has a 2.8-inch E Ink touchscreen<\/strong> and a plastic casing. USB-C connects it to a computer, Bluetooth works with the compatible mobile app, and NFC supports features such as Recovery Key. The desktop version of Ledger Wallet does not connect to Gen5 over Bluetooth.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Specification<\/strong><\/td>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Screen<\/td>2.8-inch monochrome E Ink touchscreen, 300 \u00d7 400 px, glass with an anti-glare coating<\/td><\/tr>
Secure Element<\/td>ST33K1M5, CC EAL6+ certified<\/td><\/tr>
Operating system<\/td>Ledger OS; updates are installed through Ledger Wallet<\/td><\/tr>
Connectivity<\/td>USB-C, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC<\/td><\/tr>
Battery<\/td>185 mAh rated capacity and 195 mAh typical capacity according to the Ledger manual; up to 10 hours of normal use according to the manufacturer<\/td><\/tr>
App storage<\/td>The number of apps depends on their size; available space is shown in My Ledger<\/td><\/tr>
Casing<\/td>Plastic frame and back panel<\/td><\/tr>
Dimensions and weight<\/td>79.4 \u00d7 53.3 \u00d7 8.6 mm; 46 g<\/td><\/tr>
Compatibility<\/td>64-bit computer running Windows 10\/11, macOS 12+ or Ubuntu LTS 20.04+; Windows and Linux on ARM are not supported. Smartphone running iOS 15+ or Android 10+. Chromebooks are not supported. Check the current Ledger Wallet requirements<\/a> before installing<\/td><\/tr>
Box contents<\/td>Device, USB-C to USB-C cable, 3 Recovery Sheets, Ledger Recovery Key and safety booklet<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you are still choosing a model, see our Ledger wallet comparison<\/a>. The rest of this guide focuses on setting up Nano Gen5.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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What you need to set up Ledger Nano Gen5<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Your private keys are stored in Gen5\u2019s Secure Element, while your crypto assets are recorded on the blockchain. Ledger Wallet displays accounts, balances and transaction history; the device lets you verify addresses and sign transactions.<\/strong> Before starting, prepare:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n