Ledger Live

What Ledger Live does

Ledger Live acts as a secure companion app for your Ledger hardware wallet. Use Ledger Live to manage accounts, send and receive crypto, check live market prices, stake PoS assets, and safely apply firmware updates. Importantly, Ledger Live never exposes private keys — signing operations happen on the hardware device, and Ledger Live only displays transaction details and broadcasts signed transactions.

Core functions include: portfolio tracking, transaction history, send/receive flows, staking dashboards, swap/exchange integrations, and one-click firmware updates. Ledger Live supports desktop platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux) and mobile platforms (iOS, Android) — the same app ecosystem that many users trust to manage their crypto assets.

Download & installation

For a safe Ledger Live download, always use the official source. Choose the right installer for your operating system and verify digital signatures where available. After installation, connect your Ledger hardware wallet via USB (or Bluetooth for supported models) and follow the on-screen wallet setup. Ledger Live will detect accounts and let you add supported coins and tokens to your portfolio.

• Visit the official Ledger Live download page to obtain signed installers.
• Verify checksums or signatures if provided to guard against tampered files.
• Use a secure, up-to-date browser when using web integrations.

Security model & best practices

Ledger Live is designed around the principle that the private key never leaves your hardware wallet. Ledger hardware devices store keys in a secure element and perform signing operations on-device. Ledger Live is the UI layer: manage accounts, prepare transactions, and then confirm everything physically on your device’s screen.

Best practices for Ledger Live and Ledger hardware:

• Always keep your recovery phrase (seed) offline and stored securely — never enter it into a computer or phone.
• Enable a strong PIN on your Ledger device to protect against physical theft.
• Only download Ledger Live from official channels and check signatures when available.
• Update firmware via Ledger Live when prompted; verify firmware updates before installing.

Following these simple steps will dramatically reduce the risk of unauthorized access to your crypto assets and ensures you manage crypto with confidence.

Advanced features for power users

Ledger Live isn't just for beginners. Use advanced features like multiple accounts, passphrase-protected wallets, developer API integrations, enterprise-ready device management, and staking dashboards. Power users can manage multiple ledgers, delegate stakes, and use exchange partners without exposing keys off-device.

For developers and integrators, Ledger Live provides APIs and libraries to integrate hardware-backed signing into custom applications — enabling secure custody solutions, merchant checkouts, and enterprise key management.

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