Welcome to Ledger Live
Ledger Live is the gateway between your Ledger hardware wallet and the world of digital assets. Built to combine rigorous security with an intuitive user experience, Ledger Live helps you send and receive cryptocurrencies, track portfolio performance, install apps on your device, and connect to popular DeFi and NFT platforms — all while keeping your private keys offline and under your control.
Whether you are new to crypto or a seasoned user, Ledger Live simplifies secure custody through clear confirmations and an always-visible device verification step. The app is updated continuously to support new assets, networks, and integrations.
What makes Ledger Live secure?
Ledger Live is designed around a simple principle: keep private keys on a hardware device and only allow signed transactions to leave the device. The app never asks for or stores your recovery phrase. Transaction details must be verified on the Ledger device screen before signing, preventing remote malware from silently moving funds.
Additional safeguards include secure firmware checks, optional passphrase protection, and strict origin-based connection controls for third-party integrations.
Core features
- Portfolio overview
Track balances and performance across accounts with historical charts and asset breakdowns. - Secure transactions
Send and receive crypto with in-app pre-checks and mandatory device confirmation. - App catalog
Install network-specific apps on your Ledger device to enable new assets and features. - Swap & Buy
Integrated partners let you buy or swap assets securely inside Ledger Live. - Staking & Earning
Stake supported coins directly from the app to earn rewards while retaining custody.
Getting started — a simple 4-step flow
Grab the installer for Windows, macOS, or Linux from the official Ledger site. Verify the download if you prefer extra assurance.
Initialize a new Ledger device or connect an existing one. Keep your recovery phrase safe — the app will remind you that Ledger never asks for it.
Install the necessary apps on your device (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum) and add corresponding accounts in Ledger Live to begin tracking balances.
Use built-in features like Swap, Buy, and Staking or connect to partner dApps with clear origin prompts and device confirmations.
Security tips & best practices
Keep your recovery phrase offline and private. Treat it like the master key to your funds — anyone with it can access your assets.
Verify transaction details on your Ledger device before confirming. The hardware display is the final arbiter of what you sign.
Avoid downloading Ledger Live from third-party mirrors, keep your device firmware up to date, and enable a secure PIN on your hardware wallet.
For developers & integrators
Ledger provides SDKs and libraries to integrate hardware-backed signing into desktop and web applications. Integrations are designed to prompt users clearly and to respect origin-based permissions so that users always know which site or app is requesting a signature.