Ledger Live Wallet — manage your crypto securely
Ledger Live is the official application to manage your Ledger hardware wallet and the cryptocurrencies it protects. Use Ledger Live to install apps on your device, check balances, send & receive funds, and perform verified firmware updates — all while keeping private keys safely on the device.
Download Ledger Live How to installAbout Ledger Live
Ledger Live provides a unified, easy-to-use interface for managing accounts across many blockchains. It connects with your Ledger hardware wallet, which stores private keys in a secure element isolated from your computer. Ledger Live handles account discovery, transaction creation, and broadcasting — while your device performs all critical signing operations after you confirm actions on its display.
Download & Installation
Always download Ledger Live from the official Ledger website. Choose the proper build for Windows, macOS, or Linux. After installation run Ledger Live and follow the guided setup: create or restore a wallet, set a PIN, and, if creating a new wallet, write down the recovery phrase on the provided recovery sheet. For mobile use Ledger Live Mobile (iOS/Android) which pairs with devices supporting Bluetooth (e.g., Ledger Nano X).
Key features
Ledger Live includes portfolio overviews, transaction history, market performance, swap integrations, and an app catalog for installing blockchain-specific apps on your device. The app surfaces fee recommendations and advanced transaction options for power users. It also provides verified firmware updates and signed releases to maintain device security.
Security model & best practices
Private keys never leave your Ledger device. Ledger emphasizes hardware security: a secure element stores keys, and you must physically confirm transactions on the device screen. Best practices: buy devices only from official channels, never enter your recovery phrase into a website, keep your seed offline (paper or metal), enable a strong PIN, and verify firmware updates within Ledger Live. Consider using a passphrase for a hidden wallet if you need additional privacy.
Day-to-day usage
For routine transfers, prepare transactions in Ledger Live and confirm the recipient and amount on your device screen. Label trusted addresses, export transaction history for accounting, and use small test transfers when interacting with new addresses or dApps. Keep Ledger Live updated to benefit from interface improvements and security patches.
Troubleshooting
If your device is not detected, try another USB cable (data-capable), restart Ledger Live, ensure OS permissions are granted, and avoid USB hubs. For Bluetooth pairing issues, reattempt pairing and ensure firmware is up to date. If you experience firmware update issues, follow Ledger Live’s recovery guidance and consult official support — never perform unofficial recovery instructions from untrusted sources.
Private key protection
Keys are stored in a secure element and signing requires on-device confirmation.
Firmware management
Update firmware through Ledger Live with signed releases for authenticity.
Broad support
Supports hundreds of coins and tokens via Ledger app catalog and integrations.
You can explore the app, but signing transactions requires a connected Ledger hardware device.
Always use the official Ledger site or ledger.com/start and verify the HTTPS certificate and checksum.
Use your recovery phrase on a new Ledger or compatible wallet to restore access to funds.
Ledger Live offers privacy settings to control telemetry; review settings to minimize data sharing.