Overview

Ledger Live is the official application built to manage Ledger hardware wallets (Ledger Nano S Plus, Nano X, and others). It provides a secure interface to view your portfolio, send and receive crypto, install blockchain apps on your device, and interact with staking and supported DeFi services — all while your private keys remain safely stored offline on the Ledger device.

Core Features

• Multi-currency support: Manage thousands of coins and tokens (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and more).
• Portfolio dashboard: Real-time balances, historical performance, and transaction history in one place.
• Secure transaction signing: Every on-chain action must be physically confirmed on your Ledger device.
• App management: Install and remove blockchain apps on your device to enable specific coin support.
• Firmware updates: Safely update device firmware through Ledger Live to stay protected.
• Staking & integrations: Stake supported assets and connect to certain DeFi or exchange partners without exposing private keys.
• Cross-platform: Available as Ledger Live Desktop (Windows/macOS/Linux) and Ledger Live Mobile (iOS/Android) with Bluetooth support for Nano X.

Getting Started — Quick Steps

1. Download Ledger Live from the official onboarding page: ledger.com/start.
2. Install and launch the app on your desktop or mobile device.
3. Connect your Ledger hardware wallet (USB or Bluetooth for Nano X).
4. Initialize a new wallet or restore using your 24-word recovery phrase (only on the device, never enter the seed into software).
5. Add crypto accounts in Ledger Live and begin managing assets.

Security Model

Ledger Live is designed around a non-custodial security model: the Ledger device stores private keys offline and signs transactions locally. Ledger Live acts as a trusted companion that prepares transactions and requests signatures from the device. Best practices:

• Always download Ledger Live from ledger.com.
• Never share your 24-word recovery phrase; Ledger never asks for it.
• Verify addresses shown on the hardware device before confirming transactions.
• Keep firmware and Ledger Live up to date to receive security patches.

Why Use Ledger Live?

Ledger Live combines strong hardware security with a modern, easy-to-use interface — making it practical for everyday crypto activity while maintaining high security standards. Whether you’re hodling long term, staking, or interacting with Web3, Ledger Live lets you do it while keeping custody of your keys.

Pro tip Use the mobile app for quick portfolio checks and the desktop app for more advanced account management and firmware operations.

Conclusion

Ledger Live is the recommended way to manage Ledger hardware wallets: it delivers multi-asset support, secure transaction signing, and integrations for staking and DeFi, all without exposing private keys. Start at ledger.com/start to download Ledger Live and follow the official setup instructions to keep your crypto safe.