Ledger Live App – Download & Setup Desktop & Mobile App

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Ledger Live is a desktop and mobile companion that helps you store, manage and grow your cryptocurrency holdings while keeping your private keys offline and protected by a Ledger hardware device.

Overview

Ledger Live pairs with Ledger hardware devices (the Nano S family and Nano X) to provide a polished, user-friendly interface for sending, receiving, staking and tracking digital assets. It isolates private keys inside the hardware device so sensitive signing operations never touch your computer or phone.

Secure transactions

Every transaction is signed on your Ledger device. Ledger Live shows the full transaction details so you can verify addresses and amounts before approving.

Multi-asset support

Ledger Live supports thousands of tokens and many blockchains — manage Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and more from the same app.

Built-in exchange & swap

Connect with integrated partners to swap tokens or buy crypto with fiat without exposing private keys.

Portfolio & analytics

Track portfolio performance, view historic P&L and get real-time pricing and market data in a single dashboard.

Key workflows

The typical Ledger Live user flows are simple: setup, connect device, add accounts, and manage assets. Below are short descriptions of the most common tasks.

Installation & setup

Download Ledger Live for desktop or mobile, create a new wallet or restore an existing one using a recovery phrase. During setup, the app walks you through initializing your Ledger device and backing up the 24-word recovery phrase in a secure, offline location.

Adding accounts

Use the Add Account flow to pick cryptocurrencies to track. Ledger Live queries the blockchain via node infrastructure or trusted partners to discover addresses and balances — your keys remain on-device.

Send & receive

To send funds, create a transaction in Ledger Live and confirm the details on your device. To receive, display a receive address on-device so you can verify it matches the app and paste that address where needed.

Staking & earning

Many PoS (proof-of-stake) assets can be staked directly through Ledger Live or via partner integrations, enabling you to earn network rewards while retaining custody of your keys.

Safety notes

Security is the primary reason for using Ledger Live with a hardware wallet. Always keep your recovery phrase offline and never enter it into a computer or phone. Ledger Live will never ask for your 24-word recovery phrase — any request is a phishing attempt. Keep your firmware and app up to date to benefit from security improvements.

Developer & advanced features

Developers can use Ledger’s SDKs and apps to interact with blockchains and build integrations. Power users may connect to custom nodes or use advanced settings for network fees and transaction options.

Whether you are new to crypto or building a long-term crypto portfolio, Ledger Live is built to make key management transparent and simple while keeping the strongest security model: hardware-based key custody.

Download & quick facts

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, AndroidPrimary useHardware wallet companionSecurityPrivate keys on-deviceSupportBuilt-in help & knowledge baseDownload Ledger Live Learn security best practices

Account snapshots

Take snapshots of your portfolio, export CSVs for taxes or tracking, and view detailed history per asset.

Tips for safe use

  • Always verify addresses on your Ledger device screen.
  • Never share your recovery phrase — Ledger will never ask it.
  • Use a strong passphrase if you add one to your seed (optional advanced feature).
  • Keep firmware and app versions current.

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