This colorful, best‑practice walkthrough helps you get oriented with Ledger® Live, log in securely, and start managing your crypto with confidence. It includes a layered heading structure (H1–H5), clear steps, and safety callouts—plus quick access to the official page via vibrant buttons below.
Ledger® Live centralizes portfolio tracking, token management, staking, and firmware updates for your Ledger hardware wallet. It connects your device to the networks you care about while keeping private keys safely offline. The app provides a clear onboarding path and a familiar dashboard so you can check balances, receive, and send with fewer clicks.
Always source your download from the official Ledger Live page and verify you are on the correct domain before proceeding.
Keep your 24‑word recovery phrase offline and private. No legitimate page, including ledger.com, will ever ask for it online. If prompted, leave immediately.
Bookmark the official link: ledger.com/ledger-live.
Open the official Ledger Live page. Confirm the URL spelling and certificate in your browser. Ignore search‑ad clones.
Choose desktop (Windows/macOS/Linux) or mobile (iOS/Android). Avoid third‑party mirrors. If an update is available later, use the in‑app updater or revisit ledger.com/ledger-live.
On desktop, compare checksums or use your OS’s notarization warnings to ensure integrity. Install to a trusted location and keep your OS current.
Ledger Live uses device‑based authentication. You don’t “log in” with a cloud account; instead, you unlock the app locally and confirm actions on your Ledger device.
When prompted, set a strong app password (and enable biometrics on mobile). This protects access to your portfolio on the device you’re using.
Plug in via USB (desktop) or pair via Bluetooth (mobile). Open the relevant app (e.g., “Ethereum”) on the device when asked so Ledger Live can read addresses for that network.
Your private keys remain on your Ledger. Ledger Live is an interface that helps you coordinate secure, on‑device approvals.
Use Accounts → Add account to scan supported networks. Ledger Live derives public addresses from your device to display balances without exposing your secret keys.
When receiving, verify the address