I know what crypto is, just show me the steps to start
1
Buy a hardware wallet.
We recommend Ledger (no affiliation).
You can get this through Ledger's site, or a Best Buy type of store.
You're getting this as an extra layer of security.
2
Set up your hardware wallet (once purchased and received).
These instructions are for a Ledger wallet (no affiliation).
3
Create a software wallet.
We recommend using MetaMask with the Brave web browser (no affiliation).
These instructions are for a MetaMask wallet using Brave.
4
Create an ETH account in Ledger Live.
Here are instructions.
5
Connect your hardware wallet to your software wallet.
Here are instructions.
6
Open an account with a centralized crypto exchange and link your checking account.
7
Buy ETH on a centralized crypto exchange.
Here are instructions.
8
Send your ETH to your hardware wallet.
Use Coinbase's instructions to send ETH from Coinbase to your hardware wallet.
If you're using Coinbase, there is a time restriction/delay on how soon you can transfer your ETH (depending on how much you want to transfer).