The official desktop and mobile application for managing your Ledger hardware wallet and digital assets.
Crucial Security Notice: Always download Ledger Live directly from the official Ledger website or the legitimate app stores (Google Play/Apple App Store). Never use links from untrusted sources to prevent installing malicious software.
Ledger Live is an essential, non-custodial interface that allows you to safely manage your cryptocurrency portfolio, interact with Decentralized Applications (dApps), check balances, send, receive, and stake assets—all secured by your Ledger hardware device.
Before proceeding, ensure your computer meets the minimum requirements for a seamless experience. Ledger Live is an intensive application that requires stable, modern operating systems and sufficient resources.
Once your download is complete, the installation process is straightforward, but attention to detail is paramount, especially during the security checks.
Windows: Double-click the downloaded executable file (.exe). Grant necessary permissions if prompted by your firewall or antivirus software. Follow the installer steps and click 'Finish'.
macOS: Double-click the .dmg file. Drag the Ledger Live application icon into your Applications folder. Launch the app from Launchpad or Spotlight.
Linux: The recommended method is using an AppImage. Ensure you have the necessary dependencies (like `libfuse2` or `libfuse3`) and then execute the downloaded AppImage file after granting execution permissions.
Open the Ledger Live application. You will be greeted with a welcome screen. Select 'Get started'.
Choose your specific Ledger device (Nano S Plus, Nano X, Stax, etc.). This ensures Ledger Live guides you through the correct setup flow.
Select your appropriate option: 'Set up a new device' (if you just purchased it), 'Restore from Recovery phrase' (if you are moving to a new Ledger), or 'Use an initialized device' (if your Ledger is already configured).
The Ledger Live application guides you through a crucial security verification process, which is the cornerstone of Ledger's protection. This is an absolute necessity.
Ledger Live will prompt you to connect your hardware device and unlock it with your PIN. It then performs a cryptographic verification to ensure your device is a genuine Ledger product and has not been tampered with. This is the **most important step** to confirm your safety.
For new devices, ensure you have chosen a strong, unique PIN on the device itself (never on the computer screen). More importantly, confirm you have *physically written down* your 24-word Secret Recovery Phrase (Seed Phrase). **NEVER digitize this phrase (no photos, no emails, no cloud storage).** Ledger Live will ask you to confirm these steps have been completed safely.
Once the device is verified, navigate to the 'Manager' section in Ledger Live. Here, you install the specific micro-applications (apps) for the cryptocurrencies you want to manage (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana). Installing these apps allows your Ledger device to process the transactions for those chains securely.
Remember: Your Ledger Live app *only* serves as a visual interface. Your private keys and the true security of your funds always remain locked inside your physical Ledger device, protected by the PIN and the Seed Phrase.
With your device set up and Ledger Live installed, you can now harness the power of your cold storage solution. Ledger Live is your all-in-one dashboard.
You can add accounts for all supported crypto assets by going to the 'Accounts' section and selecting 'Add Account'. Ledger Live will automatically scan your device for the corresponding app and generate the public address for receiving funds. The main dashboard provides a 360-degree view of your portfolio, showing real-time market value and historical performance. This eliminates the need to jump between multiple block explorers or tracking apps.
Receiving: When you click 'Receive' for any asset, Ledger Live generates a unique public address. You must *always* verify this address on your Ledger device screen before sending funds to it. This verification step prevents man-in-the-middle attacks where malware might try to swap the address on your screen.
Sending: To send, input the recipient's address and amount. The crucial security step is the final confirmation: Ledger Live sends the transaction details to your Ledger device, and you must physically press the buttons on the device to sign and broadcast the transaction. This confirms the transaction data is correct and authorized by the private key that never leaves the hardware wallet.
The 'Discover' section is Ledger Live's built-in gateway to the wider Web3 ecosystem, but within the secure confines of the Ledger environment. This allows you to safely access:
The continuous evolution of Ledger Live ensures it remains the most secure, feature-rich interface for self-custody. By separating the user interface (Ledger Live) from the private key storage (Ledger Hardware Wallet), the platform achieves a balance of accessibility and impregnable security, making it the industry standard for hardware wallet management.
Start your journey into secure self-custody by downloading the official Ledger Live application today.
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