Ledger Flex: Unboxing & Setup Beginner's Guide

This is a full step by step guide showing you how to set up a new Ledger Flex! This also works for the Ledger Stax. We will cover how to create a new seed phrase, import from a seed phrase, how to set up the desktop and mobile apps, and why it is an important upgrade over software wallets like MetaMask!

What is Ledger Flex 0:00
The Best Way to Setup 0:51
Unboxing Ledger Flex 1:43
Download Ledger Live 3:44
Updating Firmware 4:15
Ledger Seed Phrase 5:57
Ledger Accounts 9:17
How to Install Ledger Apps 12:34
Change your Wallpaper 13:41
Migrating Desktop Wallet from Mobile 15:14
Sending Crypto From Ledger 17:15
Ledger Flex Review: 20:07

[LowStakeSlots]

This is hands down THE best set up, and how to use videos on YouTube.. Thank you..

[rickybobby]

If you’re wondering which setup guide to watch, it’s this one. This is the best and most thorough. I probably watched 5+ Flex setup vids…This one has you covered.

[moonflow]

Mine arrived today. I really like it. The cat was right!

[Militedidio]

LEGEND, BEEN WAITING FOR SOMETHING LIKE THIS

[PatrickMcCracken-nu]

This was the most informative video regarding setting up a cold wallet. Thank you! I just have a few questions as this is all new to me.

1. If I have XDC on Uphold can I transfer to Ledger Flex?

2. Do you recommend backing up the wallet with another cold wallet? If so, would it need to be another ledger product? What would you use?

3. When using Ledger live does that compromise the concept of a “Cold Wallet” as it’s now linked online? It seems like ledger life has the functionality of a hot wallet.

[cj]

Nice content, just found you recently and been going through a bunch of your old videos, which seem to be incredibly relevant, maybe even more so today in 2025.

[mowgliepfeiffer]

Great video. Of course I subscribed. Unfortunately I do not own a desktop computer and have to set my Ledger Flex up with my IPhone. Will be watching the video with your mobile device ledger setup. Cheers!

[Xaero]

This vid helped me a lot. It’s my first wallet. 😅 and thanks for the ¢15. 😂

[LeamingtonSpaceman]

At 19:00 I noticed that there was a sound and the same when the transaction went through. I've got sounds enabled on my Flex but all I get is a very quiet tapping noise when I use the on-screen keyboard. Where does the sound you got come from? Does it come from your phone or the Flex? It appears to have a speaker on the top of the device.

Thanks...

[dekuleung]

got my ledger flex today, very nice indded, thank for the tutorial video.

[davesitarski]

Thanks, I’m new to this, you’ve made this so easy

[olheghtt]

How do you sync your desktop to your phone.

[joaya]

I've been wondering what to replace my old ledger nano s with. After your video I think i'll go with the Flex. Is the process of transferrring crypto between hardware wallets different? Do you have a video for this?

[nicholasreilly]

Would like to see how you send NFTs to your address using this, or connecting with a wallet extension.

Good video!

[justinvaladez]

What’s the white box that you have the cable plugged into?

[catherinelussier]

Very good video thanks! I have a question: I have an old NanoS and my ledger live is connected to it. Can I send BTC from that device to my new Flex from the same desktop?

[DanielJohnston-of]

Question-will be using your info to set up my flex when it comes in soon. Question is this- you said to not add your password or recovery device to an internet connected device. In your set up video your device is connected to the desk top. Is that what you’re warning about or did I miss something?

[tprtuckyahoo]

is there a coinbase and robinhood app?

[truckinontherun]

So you don’t have to enter the seed phrase to send funds off the ledger to Coinbase? When is the seed phrase needed again after the setup? I was under the assumption that the seed phrase was the password to unlock your funds to transfer off the ledger. Thanks! Video was very helpful

[kevinchristofernavejas]

I think the ledger flex is not compatible with phantom wallet, right?