It sounds like you're asking about how a Ledger account works. To clarify: with Ledger hardware wallets (such as the Ledger Nano X or Ledger Nano S Plus), the concept of an “account” is different from what you might expect with online exchanges or custodial wallets.

Here’s a breakdown of how Ledger accounts work:

1. No Online Ledger Account

Ledger does not have an online account system where you sign up with a username and password. Instead, you own and control your crypto assets locally using:

• A Ledger hardware wallet (the physical device).
• The Ledger Live app, which interfaces with your device.

2. What Is a Ledger Account?

In Ledger Live, an account refers to a specific cryptocurrency address or wallet tied to a blockchain (like Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.). For each crypto asset you add in Ledger Live, an account is created that lets you:

• View your balance.
• Receive cryptocurrency.
• Send cryptocurrency.
• Track transaction history.

You can have multiple accounts for the same cryptocurrency if you like (for example, one Bitcoin account for savings and another for daily use).

3. How to Set Up Your Ledger Wallet and Accounts

Here’s how it works:

1. Set up your Ledger device using the steps at ledger.com/start.
2. Install the Ledger Live app.
3. Add accounts in Ledger Live:
   • Open Ledger Live.
   • Connect and unlock your Ledger device.
   • Navigate to the “Accounts” tab and click “Add account.”
   • Choose the cryptocurrency you want to manage (like Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.).
   • Follow prompts to add the account, which will now appear in your dashboard.

4. Security Foundation

• Your 24-word recovery phrase secures all your accounts. Even if you have multiple accounts for different cryptocurrencies, everything is backed up by this one recovery phrase.
• Your private keys never leave the Ledger device. This means even though you're viewing account info in Ledger Live, the security is hardware-enforced.

5. No Cloud or Central Ledger Account

Ledger does not store any of your personal or account data on its servers. Everything is local to your device and Ledger Live app.

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