Concise guide & presentation: what Ledger Live is, why security-first matters, how to get started, and official resources.
Ledger Live is the official companion app for Ledger hardware wallets and provides a unified interface to view balances, manage multiple crypto accounts, send & receive assets, and connect to decentralized apps. It acts as the user-facing dashboard while the private keys remain isolated on the Ledger hardware device.
Key features include account management for many coins and tokens, portfolio overview and history, an integrated app catalog for installing coin apps on a Ledger device, and connections to third-party dApps and DeFi services.
By design, private keys never leave the secure element on the hardware device. Ledger Live communicates with the device to sign transactions — keeping critical secrets offline and minimizing exposure to online threats.
Ledger Live suits both beginners and experienced users who want a single app to manage many cryptocurrencies while relying on a hardware-backed root of trust for private keys.
Always download Ledger Live from the official Ledger site or your device’s official app store. After installation, connect your Ledger device, follow the onscreen pairing steps, and add accounts for the assets you hold. Backup your recovery phrase securely — Ledger and official guides will never ask for it in an app input.
Ledger Live is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS. The desktop app is commonly used for initial setup; mobile apps provide on-the-go portfolio access when paired with a Ledger device.
Keep Ledger Live updated (it receives periodic release and security updates), verify downloads by using ledger.com, and never enter your recovery phrase into any app or website. Use official support pages if you need step-by-step help and consult Ledger Academy for educational guides.
Create accounts for each currency you hold, check transaction details carefully before approving on-device, and enable any recommended security controls. For advanced users, Ledger Live supports integration with third-party wallets and dApps — but verify compatibility on Ledger’s official lists.
Phishing (fake apps, fraudulent downloads, spoofed emails) is a real risk. Only download Ledger Live from Ledger’s official site or verified app stores, and treat any request for your seed/recovery phrase as a scam. If in doubt, consult official support before responding to any unexpected prompts.
All links above point to Ledger’s official domains or verified app stores — always verify the domain and certificate when downloading software.