With cryptocurrency growing more mainstream, it's more important than ever to protect your digital assets. Whether you’re a first-time investor or an experienced trader, having control over your private keys and keeping them secure is essential. Ledger® Live is Ledger’s official app that works with its hardware wallets to give you full ownership and secure management of your crypto.
In this complete guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about getting started with Ledger® Live, from setting up your Ledger hardware wallet to making your first secure transaction.
Ledger Live is a user-friendly software application designed by Ledger to manage your cryptocurrency safely. It connects directly to Ledger hardware wallets like:
Ledger Live allows you to:
Most importantly, your private keys never leave your Ledger device, keeping them safe from hackers and malware.
To run Ledger Live on your device, you’ll need:
For mobile use, Ledger Live is also available on iOS and Android, offering a seamless experience across platforms.
Ready to begin? Follow these steps to set up your Ledger device and Ledger Live:
⚠️ Only download from Ledger’s official website to avoid phishing or malicious software.
Once Ledger Live is installed:
📝 Never share your recovery phrase. Ledger will never ask for it.
If you're recovering an existing wallet, choose “Restore from recovery phrase.”
In Ledger Live:
Each app corresponds to a specific coin or token network.
To start using your wallet:
To Receive:
To Send:
🔐 Only signed transactions leave the wallet. Your private keys remain safe inside your Ledger.
Ledger Live is much more than a simple wallet interface:
Purchase Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more through partners like MoonPay or Ramp, directly from the app.
Swap one crypto for another using built-in DEX aggregators. No need to use third-party platforms.
Stake supported tokens such as:
Earn passive income while keeping assets under your control.
View and manage NFTs on Ethereum and Polygon networks directly inside Ledger Live’s interface.
With Ledger Extension (browser-based), connect your wallet to Web3 apps like:
Every smart contract interaction must be approved on your device, adding an extra layer of safety.
To ensure maximum protection:
💡 Bonus Tip: Consider a cryptosteel capsule for storing your recovery phrase.
Ledger provides robust support options:
Ledger® Live + a Ledger hardware wallet is the gold standard for self-custody in crypto. You control your assets, you hold your private keys, and you gain peace of mind with top-tier security.
Whether you're sending Bitcoin, staking Ethereum, or collecting NFTs, Ledger Live makes it easy and safe to manage everything in one place.
🔐 Your keys. Your crypto. Your control.