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Ledger Live is the official companion application for Ledger hardware wallets. It serves as the secure interface that lets users manage, monitor, and transact with their cryptocurrency holdings across multiple blockchains without exposing private keys. Ledger Live bridges the safety of a cold, hardware device with a modern wallet experience: portfolio tracking, sending & receiving, staking, swapping, and integrated third-party services.
For anyone serious about custody and security, Ledger Live turns a hardware wallet into a practical everyday tool. You keep your private keys isolated on the Ledger device while Ledger Live signs transactions and presents clear confirmations so you can verify every detail before approving. This separation reduces the attack surface and helps prevent phishing, remote theft, and accidental key disclosure.
Ledger Live supports hundreds of coins and tokens. It provides a consolidated dashboard that displays balances across accounts and chains so you can see your complete crypto picture at a glance.
Transactions built in Ledger Live must be physically approved on a Ledger device (e.g., Ledger Nano S+, Nano X, Stax). This clear-signing model ensures the user verifies the destination address, amount, and fees on the device itself — the single source of truth.
Ledger Live integrates vendors and decentralized apps to let you buy crypto with fiat, swap tokens, stake supported assets, and access DeFi — all while preserving device-based key security. Third-party integrations are sandboxed and clearly labeled in the UI.
Ledger devices isolate private keys in a certified secure element. Ledger Live never exposes keys; it only constructs transactions and sends them to the device to be signed. This architecture follows strong security principles: least privilege, physical confirmation, and tamper-evident hardware.
When you initialize a Ledger device, you get a recovery phrase — the only backup of your accounts. Store it offline in a secure place. Ledger also documents advanced features like a passphrase (an optional extra word) which creates an alternate account set; use it cautiously and only if you understand the implications.
Phishing remains the most common attack vector. Always download Ledger Live only from official sources and never enter your recovery phrase into any app or website. Ledger publishes alerts and guidance about fake apps and phishing campaigns to help users stay safe.
Buy directly from the official Ledger website or an authorized reseller. Devices bought from unknown marketplaces can be tampered with.
Install Ledger Live on your desktop or mobile. The app is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — always download from the official Ledger download page or official app stores.
Set up your device, choose a PIN, and write the recovery phrase on paper (or a steel backup). Keep backups offline and secure. Do not store your recovery phrase digitally.
Use Ledger Live to add accounts for supported coins, receive funds (verify the receiving address on-device), and send transactions after confirming details physically on the device.
No legitimate support representative or app will ever ask for it. If prompted, stop immediately — it’s a scam.
Ledger Live will notify you of firmware updates. Updates include security fixes and new features; apply them following official instructions and only while your device is connected and verified.
Bookmark the official Ledger Live download page and Ledger support portal so you always use trusted sources. When upgrading, double-check signatures if Ledger provides them for downloads.
Advanced users can leverage passphrases, separate accounts, and multiple device backups. Each tool increases complexity and must be used carefully — complexity can cause mistakes, so document processes where appropriate.
Below are direct, official links to Ledger Live resources, downloads, support articles, and app pages. These are the authoritative starting points for downloads, guides, and security notices.
Tip: use the links above when installing or troubleshooting. Prefer the ledger.com domain and official app stores — they reduce the risk of fake apps and malicious downloads.