Ledger Live — Crypto Wallet App
Manage your crypto portfolio securely from desktop and mobile

Ledger Live — official app to manage your crypto

Ledger Live is the official desktop and mobile companion for Ledger hardware wallets. It provides a secure, user-friendly interface to manage accounts, check balances, send and receive crypto, stake supported assets, exchange tokens, and install firmware updates. This guide covers installation, core features, security best practices, troubleshooting, and developer resources.

What is Ledger Live?

Ledger Live is a secure application designed to work with Ledger hardware wallets (e.g., Ledger Nano S Plus, Nano X). It handles account management and provides a bridge between your device and the wider crypto ecosystem while keeping private keys safely on the hardware device. Ledger Live supports a wide range of tokens and blockchains and continuously adds features to improve usability and security.

Core features

Accounts & portfolio
Add multiple accounts, view balances, and track portfolio performance.
Send & receive
Generate receive addresses and confirm transaction details on-device.
Swap & exchange
Built-in exchange partners for token swaps directly within the app.
Staking
Stake supported assets to earn rewards while keys remain on device.

Installing Ledger Live

Download Ledger Live from the official Ledger website. Choose the correct installer for your platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS). Run the installer and follow on-screen instructions. For desktop users, enabling USB permissions and having a compatible cable is necessary — for Nano X users Bluetooth pairing is also supported on mobile.

Connecting your Ledger device

Connect your hardware wallet to your computer or pair it via Bluetooth if supported. Unlock the device with your PIN, open Ledger Live, and use the Manager to install apps for specific blockchains. Always confirm receive addresses and transaction details on the device screen before approving — the device is the single source of truth for signing operations.

Security model

Ledger Live does not store private keys — all sensitive signing operations occur on the hardware device. The app communicates with the device to request public keys, derive addresses, and submit signed transactions. Ledger Live includes features to verify firmware authenticity and will warn users if updates are required. Treat Ledger Live as the user interface layer; trust comes from verifying what you see on the device.

Privacy and data

Ledger Live collects minimal telemetry by default and often offers opt-out choices; review privacy settings in the app. Account public keys and transaction data are visible to blockchain explorers once broadcast — Ledger Live helps you manage and inspect activity but does not expose private key material to external services.

Advanced features

  1. Custom fees: For supported networks, Ledger Live lets you choose fee levels to speed up or economize transactions.
  2. Developer mode: Advanced users can use Ledger Live in conjunction with developer tools to test integrations.
  3. Enterprise & APIs: Ledger offers enterprise-grade solutions and SDKs for integrating ledger-based signing into services — see official documentation for details.

Troubleshooting common issues

Device not detected? Try a different USB cable (use data cable), switch USB ports, unlock the device before opening Ledger Live, and ensure no antivirus or security tool is blocking the connection. For Nano X, verify Bluetooth permissions on mobile and re-pair if necessary.

Transaction failing? Check network status and fees. If using third-party swap partners, confirm the limits and slippage settings. Always ensure firmware and Ledger Live are up-to-date.

Best practices

  • Download Ledger Live only from the official site. Verify checksums if provided.
  • Keep firmware and app versions current.
  • Write your recovery phrase offline and keep it in a safe place — never enter it into Ledger Live or any website.
  • Confirm addresses on-device and use passphrase protections for added privacy if you understand the recovery implications.

Supported assets & compatibility

Ledger Live supports hundreds of cryptocurrencies and tokens across many blockchains. Some chains may require companion third-party apps for advanced features; Ledger Live documents supported assets and third-party integrations on the official site.

10 Quick links

  1. Download Ledger Live
  2. Ledger.com/Start
  3. Support
  4. Ledger Academy
  5. Buy Ledger
  6. Ledger GitHub
  7. Security Center
  8. FAQ
  9. Enterprise
  10. Ledger Blog

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