Your secure gateway to managing crypto assets with confidence
Ledger® Live is the official wallet application developed by Ledger to help users securely manage their cryptocurrency assets. Designed to work seamlessly with Ledger hardware wallets, Ledger Live offers a simple, powerful, and secure interface for buying, selling, sending, receiving, staking, and managing digital currencies.
Whether you are a beginner entering the world of crypto or an experienced investor managing a diverse portfolio, Ledger Live ensures complete control over your assets without compromising security. The application supports hundreds of cryptocurrencies and integrates advanced security features backed by Ledger’s industry-leading hardware technology.
Ledger Live stands out as one of the most trusted crypto wallet applications available today. Its design philosophy focuses on user sovereignty, privacy, and maximum security.
By combining ease of use with robust security standards, Ledger Live empowers users to confidently navigate the evolving crypto ecosystem.
Setting up Ledger Live is a straightforward process. The application is available for desktop and mobile devices, ensuring accessibility wherever you go.
Begin by downloading Ledger Live from the official Ledger website. The app is compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS devices. Always ensure you are downloading from the official source to avoid counterfeit or malicious software.
Once installed, launch the Ledger Live application. The clean and intuitive interface will guide you through the initial setup process, including language selection and terms acknowledgment.
Connect your Ledger hardware wallet to your device using a USB cable or Bluetooth (for supported models). Ledger Live will automatically detect the device and prompt you to continue.
After connecting your Ledger device, you will be guided through the wallet setup process. This step is critical to ensuring the long-term security of your digital assets.
You can either create a new wallet or restore an existing one using your recovery phrase. New users will generate a unique 24-word recovery phrase, which must be stored securely and offline.
Once setup is complete, Ledger Live will synchronize with your device and display your available accounts.
Ledger Live provides a comprehensive dashboard that allows you to monitor your portfolio’s performance in real time. Asset balances, market values, and historical trends are all displayed in a visually clear format.
This transparency helps users make informed financial decisions while maintaining full ownership of their funds.
Ledger Live makes sending and receiving crypto assets secure and user-friendly. Transactions must be physically confirmed on your Ledger device, adding an extra layer of protection.
To receive funds, simply generate a receiving address within Ledger Live and verify it on your hardware device. Share the verified address with the sender.
When sending assets, enter the recipient’s address, select transaction fees, and confirm the transaction on your Ledger device. This ensures no unauthorized transaction can occur.
Ledger Live integrates trusted third-party providers that allow users to buy, sell, and swap cryptocurrencies directly within the app. This eliminates the need to move assets to external exchanges.
All transactions remain protected by your Ledger hardware wallet, ensuring private keys never leave your device.
Ledger Live supports staking for select cryptocurrencies, allowing users to earn rewards while maintaining custody of their assets. Staking is managed directly from the app with full transparency.
This feature is ideal for long-term holders looking to grow their portfolio securely.
Security is the foundation of Ledger Live. The application itself does not store private keys; all sensitive data remains protected on your Ledger hardware wallet.
Users are encouraged to follow best practices such as keeping software up to date, avoiding phishing attempts, and securely storing recovery phrases. Ledger Live includes security reminders and verification steps to assist users.