What is Ledger Live?
Ledger Live is the official companion app for Ledger hardware wallets — a secure, polished interface that helps you manage, grow, and protect your cryptocurrency holdings. Designed for both beginners and advanced users, Ledger Live brings portfolio tracking, asset management, staking, and secure transactions into a single application that runs on desktop and mobile.
Getting started is simple: download Ledger Live from the official Ledger website, install the application on your desktop or mobile device, and connect your Ledger hardware wallet. The app guides you step-by-step through initializing your device, setting a strong PIN, and recording your recovery phrase — the single most important backup to protect access to your funds. Ledger Live ensures private keys never leave your hardware device, so signing transactions remains isolated from online threats.
Ledger Live provides a clear, consolidated view of your portfolio with real-time prices and historical performance charts. You can add multiple accounts for different cryptocurrencies, monitor balances, and review transaction histories. For coins that support it, Ledger integrates staking features that allow you to earn rewards while maintaining custody through your hardware wallet.
Security is central to Ledger Live’s design. Before any transaction is finalized, details are presented in the app and must be confirmed directly on the connected Ledger device. This two-step verification prevents malware and phishing attacks from hijacking approvals. The app also handles firmware updates and app installations for your device, making it easier to keep protections current without exposing sensitive data.
Advanced users will appreciate features such as passphrase-protected accounts, multi-account management, and compatibility with a wide ecosystem of decentralized finance (DeFi) services and third-party apps. Ledger Live supports installing curated apps for coins and tokens, enabling seamless interaction with the networks you use.
To get the most from Ledger Live, always verify you downloaded the app from the official Ledger domain, back up your recovery phrase in a secure offline location, and keep your firmware and Ledger Live app up to date. If you need help, Ledger’s support portal offers tutorials, frequently asked questions, and troubleshooting guides.
Enjoy secure in-app purchases, built-in exchange options, and top-grade privacy controls that respect your ownership and autonomy. Right now.