Ledger Live is the official companion for Ledger hardware wallets, providing secure access to Bitcoin and a wide variety of cryptocurrencies. This guide walks you through setup, account creation, portfolio tracking, and daily management, ensuring your assets remain safe while optimizing workflow efficiency.
Always download Ledger Live from official sources and verify on-device prompts before approving any transaction or operation.
Ledger Live is the cornerstone of secure cryptocurrency management for Ledger hardware wallets. It centralizes account management, transaction signing, portfolio tracking, and device management. By keeping private keys strictly on your Ledger device, Ledger Live ensures a high level of security against malware, phishing, and unauthorized access.
The interface supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, allowing users to manage assets on the go. Whether you're sending funds, monitoring balances, or organizing accounts for multiple cryptocurrencies, Ledger Live provides a smooth and intuitive interface. Users can also label accounts, configure transaction preferences, and access advanced features like passphrase wallets, all while keeping security a top priority.
Linux users may need additional udev rules for device detection.
All critical transaction approvals still occur on the hardware wallet itself, keeping private keys secure.
Set a secure PIN and write down your 24-word recovery phrase offline. Confirm each word on-device to avoid errors. Never enter your recovery phrase on a computer or online.
Recovery phrase safetyUse Ledger Live to perform a genuine check. Approve prompts only on your hardware device screen to prevent fraud or tampering.
Always approve on-deviceAccess My Ledger in Ledger Live and install applications for cryptocurrencies you plan to manage. Removing apps does not affect asset holdings.
Apps ≠ fundsYes, Ledger Live is completely free to use with supported Ledger hardware wallets.