The wait is over! Ledger Team is thrilled to announce the commercial launch of Ledger Recovery Key. This innovative product is designed to solve the “burden of the 24-word Seed Phrase” and make secure self-custody easier and more accessible.
What is Ledger Recovery Key?
Think of Ledger Recovery Key as a “spare key” to access your assets. It’s a physical, Secure Element & PIN-protected card that acts as an offline backup for your 24-word Seed Phrase.
- It is not a replacement for your paper recovery sheet – that remains your master key and it complements it.
- It’s not “seedless” – users always maintain full control of their Seed Phrase.
Ledger Recovery Key is an advanced technology solution for creating a PIN-protected, physical backup of your 24-word Secret Recovery Phrase..
It’s crucial to note that while it adds an alternative recovery solution, it complements your traditional Recovery Sheet, rather than replacing it. It is also not a hardware wallet, so it does not manage assets or sign transactions. It’s a robust physical spare key that lets you restore access to your assets with a quick, simple tap.
How You Can Get Ledger Recovery Key
We’ve made it simple for users to integrate Ledger Recovery Key into their security setup:
- Included at no extra charge when purchasing a new Ledger Flex or Ledger Stax
- Available as a standalone product for $39 on Ledger.com
- For multiple backups, a 3-pack bundle is available at a 15% discount.
Special Offer for Early Ledger Flex/Stax Supporters:
If you already purchased a Ledger Flex or Ledger Stax before today’s launch, you have the opportunity to receive a complimentary Ledger Recovery Key to enhance their security and control. They only have to pay for shipping. This offer is available until August 30.
What’s Changing for Users
- Simple & Fast: One-tap backup/restoration via encrypted NFC with Ledger Flex/Stax.
- PIN Protection: Adds a PIN layer (4-8 digits) to their physical backup, unlike a paper sheet.
- Enhanced Security: Built with a Secure Element chip for robust protection.
- Offline Security: Keeps the Seed Phrase completely offline, away from internet threats.
- Peace of Mind: Reduces anxiety about losing or misplacing their traditional paper Seed Phrase.
- User Choice: Gives users another secure option for backup, fitting different preferences.
Let’s make secure self-custody more accessible than ever!
How it Works & Why It’s Secure
Built on Secure Element Technology: The product embeds the same type of hardware security as our Ledger Hardware Wallets, using a Secure Element chip with a certified operating system. This provides high resistance to a wide range of attacks.
Seamless & Secure Communication: It interacts locally with your Ledger Hardware Wallet via NFC , ensuring confidential and authenticated data transfer.
User-Controlled Features: You can easily back up your phrase , restore it to a new device, manage the card’s PIN or name , and even receive software updates to enhance its security over time. All these operations are securely triggered and confirmed on your Ledger Hardware Wallet’s screen.