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Ledger Live — Manage Your Crypto with Confidence

Ledger Live — Manage Your Crypto with Confidence

Ledger Live is the official desktop and mobile companion for Ledger hardware wallets. It provides a unified, secure interface to manage multiple accounts, check balances, send & receive crypto, stake tokens, and update firmware — while your private keys remain safe on-device.

What is Ledger Live?

Ledger Live is a user-friendly application that connects to your Ledger hardware device (Nano X, Nano S Plus, and other models) to perform account management and signing in a secure environment. Unlike custodial wallets, Ledger Live combined with your Ledger device guarantees that private keys never leave the hardware, offering maximum protection against remote attacks.

Core capabilities

Portfolio dashboard
See balances, activity, and historical performance across all your accounts and assets.
Send & receive
Prepare transactions in Ledger Live and confirm them on your device for secure signing.
Staking & earnings
Stake supported assets directly from Ledger Live to earn rewards while keeping keys safe.
Firmware management
Manage device firmware updates and app installations through a verified process.

Why use Ledger Live?

Ledger Live removes complexity without compromising security. By combining an intuitive UI with hardware-based signing, it minimizes user error and prevents common attack vectors like clipboard hijacking, phishing, and key exfiltration. It also integrates with trusted partners for swaps and decentralized finance actions, letting you perform advanced tasks from a single hub.

Getting started — a quick walkthrough

  1. Download Ledger Live: Visit ledger.com/start to get the official installer for desktop or mobile.
  2. Connect your Ledger: Plug in the Ledger device and open Ledger Live. Choose to set up a new device or restore using your recovery phrase.
  3. Install apps: Use the Manager to install blockchain apps (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, etc.) on your device as needed.
  4. Add accounts: Add accounts in Ledger Live to begin viewing balances and transaction history.
  5. Send/receive: Create transactions in Ledger Live; verify and approve them directly on the device screen.

Security model — what matters

Ledger Live intentionally never accesses or stores private keys. All sensitive operations are performed inside the secure element on your device. The app acts as a management layer: it builds transactions, presents them to you, and forwards them to the device for cryptographic signing. This design reduces attack surface and keeps control firmly in the user's hands.

Advanced features

  • Privacy mode: Hide balances or enable obfuscated views for public screens.
  • Developer tools: Access to SDKs and developer flows for integrating Ledger support into dApps.
  • Third-party integrations: Swap providers, portfolio trackers, and DeFi partners (carefully vetted) appear inside Live to expand functionality.

Troubleshooting & tips

  • Device not detected: Ensure the cable supports data and try a different USB port. Update Ledger Live and your OS.
  • Transaction not confirming: Double-check network fees and network status. Try resubmitting with a higher fee if needed.
  • Restore from seed: If you lost your device, restore with your recovery phrase on a new Ledger or compatible wallet.
  • Beware phishing: Only use official Ledger Live downloads from ledger.com and verify URLs closely.

© Ledger® — Ledger Live is the official companion app for Ledger hardware wallets. This guide is informational and not financial advice. Last updated: November 2025.