What is Ledger Live?
Ledger Live is the official application from Ledger that lets you manage your cryptocurrency portfolios, install apps on your Ledger hardware wallet, send & receive tokens, and review account activity. Available as a desktop client (Ledger Live Desktop) and mobile app (Ledger Live App), it pairs with Ledger devices for secure key management.
Key features
Secure signing: private keys remain on your Ledger device.
Multi-asset support: Bitcoin, Ethereum, major altcoins, and many tokens.
Portfolio view: unified balance & performance tracking.
App management: install/remove blockchain apps on the device.
How to get started
- Visit the official start guide at ledger.com/start.
- Download Ledger Live: Ledger Live Download (choose Desktop or Mobile).
- Install Ledger Live and create or restore an account. When pairing, follow device prompts for PIN and recovery phrase setup.
- Use Ledger Live Login flows to access app features; actual signing always happens on your Ledger hardware device.
Security best practices
- Always download Ledger Live from the official site.
- Never share your recovery phrase — Ledger staff will never ask for it.
- Enable OS-level security and keep Ledger Live updated regularly.
Official resources
Start & support: ledger.com/start · Download: Ledger Live Download · Learn about the app: Ledger Live Wallet.