Official • Desktop & Mobile

Ledger Live — A single app to manage your hardware-secured crypto

Ledger Live pairs with your Ledger hardware wallet to let you view balances, send and receive assets, stake, swap, and manage device firmware — all while keeping your private keys isolated on the device itself. This edition focuses on clarity and control for both first-time users and power users.

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Download & Install — step-by-step

Always download Ledger Live from the official Ledger site (ledger.com/ledger-live). Choose the correct package for your operating system — Windows, macOS, Linux — or install the mobile app from the App Store / Google Play. Below is a concise install and setup workflow that ensures your device and app remain secure.

Get the installer: Visit the official download page and pick your platform. Avoid third-party mirrors to prevent tampered installers.

Verify checksums: Where Ledger provides checksums or signatures, verify them using your OS's tools or GPG. This ensures the file you downloaded matches Ledger's published release.

Install: Run the installer and follow prompts. On macOS, you may need to approve the app in System Preferences if Gatekeeper blocks it.

Open & pair: Launch Ledger Live, connect your Ledger hardware with the supplied cable (or Bluetooth on supported devices), and follow onboarding to create or recover your wallet.

Confirm & update: If firmware updates are presented, follow the signed guided flow in Ledger Live and confirm updates on the physical device only.

Onboarding & first actions

During onboarding, Ledger Live will prompt you to either create a new wallet (generating a new recovery phrase on-device) or restore from an existing recovery phrase. Do not enter your recovery phrase on the host computer unless you are in a secure recovery flow. Write down the recovery phrase offline — on paper or, better, on a metal backup. After setup, add accounts for the blockchains you use and consider performing a small test transaction to confirm the full send/receive flow.

Why Ledger Live matters

Ledger Live centralizes actions you would otherwise do across multiple apps and services. It reduces mistakes by providing clear transaction previews, fee options, and the ability to manage app installations on the device. With Ledger Live you can also stake supported assets, integrate with swap partners, and export transaction histories for bookkeeping — all while the Ledger device remains the sole signer.

Firmware updates

Delivered via Ledger Live with signed releases and step-by-step device verification.

Third-party integrations

Ledger Live supports vetted integrations and dApp connectors while keeping signing on-device.

Local backups

Export transaction histories locally for bookkeeping; sensitive keys remain offline.

“Ledger Live made the transition to hardware custody simple. The device prompts are clear and uncompromising.” — Priya M.

“Mobile pairing is smooth and I appreciate the staking options.” — Rohan S.

“Updating firmware through Ledger Live gave me confidence — everything was signed and verified.” — Maya T.

Security best practices & recommendations

Ledger Live is designed to work with hardware security. To keep your assets safe:

Always purchase Ledger devices from official channels only.
Never enter your 24-word recovery phrase into a website, chat, or app — only on-device during the official recovery flow.
Verify downloads at ledger.com/ledger-live and compare checksums or signatures where provided.
Use a strong, unique PIN and consider a passphrase for hidden wallet(s) if you need an extra privacy layer.
Keep Ledger Live and device firmware up to date — updates include security improvements and compatibility fixes.

Troubleshooting — common issues

If your device is not detected: try another USB cable (data cable), change the USB port, avoid hubs, close other apps that might claim the USB connection, or restart Ledger Live. On mobile, re-pair the device and ensure Bluetooth permissions are granted. For firmware update failures, use Ledger Live’s recovery instructions and contact official support if needed. Never follow recovery advice from unknown sources that ask for your recovery seed.

Q: Is Ledger Live free?

Yes — Ledger Live is free. Device purchase is separate. Beware fake paid clones.

Q: Can I use Ledger Live without a Ledger device?

You can explore UI features but full functionality requires a connected Ledger device for signing.

Q: How do I verify downloads?

Use checksums and signatures posted on the official site and compare with your downloaded file.

Q: What if I lose my recovery phrase?

If the seed is lost and the device is lost/damaged, funds cannot be recovered. Store the phrase securely.