What is Ledger Live?
Ledger Live is the official Ledger wallet application—designed to securely manage your cryptocurrency assets in one unified interface. It works alongside your Ledger hardware wallet so that your private keys remain offline and safe.
Whether you're using Ledger Nano X, Ledger Nano S, or a future Ledger device, Ledger Live supports your journey from setup to daily crypto transactions, swaps, staking, and more.

Key Features & Capabilities
- Multi‑Crypto Support: Manage Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Solana, and over a thousand tokens seamlessly.
- Send & Receive Securely: All transaction signing is done on your Ledger hardware device—never in the app itself.
- Swap Assets: Instantly swap between cryptocurrencies without needing to withdraw to fiat.
- Stake & Earn: Stake supported coins like Tezos, Polkadot, and more, earning passive rewards inside the app.
- Portfolio Dashboard: Track all your holdings, transaction history, and performance in one view.
- App Manager: Easily install and manage coin apps on your Ledger device from within Ledger Live.
- DApp Access & Web3 Integration: Interact with decentralized applications while preserving security.

Download Ledger Live – Official & Secure
Choose your platform below to download Ledger Live. Always download from the official Ledger website to avoid phishing versions.

How to Get Started with Ledger Live
Follow these steps to start using Ledger Live with your hardware wallet:
- Download and install Ledger Live on your desktop or mobile from official sources above.
- Launch the app and select “Get Started.”
- Connect your Ledger hardware wallet via USB (or Bluetooth if supported).
- Enter your PIN on the device to unlock it.
- Ledger Live will detect your device and prompt firmware update if required. Always verify the fingerprint on device.
- Add cryptocurrency accounts (e.g. Bitcoin, Ethereum) from within Ledger Live.
- Install necessary coin apps on your device via the “Manager” section.
- Begin sending, receiving, swapping, staking, and exploring your crypto portfolio—all securely.
As you use Ledger Live, always confirm transactions and addresses on your hardware device display to prevent tampering or malware attacks.
Security & Best Practices
Ledger Live is built with security as a priority. In combination with your Ledger hardware wallet, it ensures your crypto remains in your control at all times.
- Private keys never leave device: All sensitive signing is handled within your hardware wallet.
- Firmware verification: Confirm firmware authenticity on-device before updating.
- Open-source transparency: Ledger’s software and firmware are open for community inspection.
- Phishing protection: Always use ledger.com domain and avoid downloading from unknown sources.
- Backup your recovery phrase: Keep your 24-word seed phrase offline and never share it.
- Verify transactions: Confirm every address and amount on device display, not just the app.
- Use a trusted device and network: Avoid public Wi-Fi or untrusted systems when working with crypto.

Support & Resources
If you need help or want to learn more, Ledger offers official resources, guides, and community support to help you along.
- Ledger Support Center – Tutorials, FAQs, troubleshooting guides.
- Ledger Community Forum – Discuss with other users, share experiences and tips.
- Ledger Blog & Updates – Stay informed with official announcements.
- Recovery Phrase Best Practices – How to backup and restore your wallet safely.