Ledger Live Wallet

Secure desktop & mobile companion for Ledger hardware wallets

Manage, protect, and grow your crypto — simply

Ledger Live Wallet is the secure interface that connects your Ledger hardware wallet to the wider crypto ecosystem. From onboarding and portfolio tracking to swaps, buys, staking, and NFT viewing — Ledger Live puts security first while keeping everyday tasks intuitive.

How Ledger Live Wallet works

Ledger Live is an application that serves as a secure window into your Ledger hardware wallet. Private keys never leave the physical device — Ledger Live prepares transactions, displays account data, and requests signatures. The device itself is the final trust boundary: every action that moves funds requires a confirmation on the hardware screen.

Step-by-step: first-time setup

  1. Install Ledger Live: download from the official Ledger website and follow the installer for your OS.
  2. Initialize your device: power on, set a PIN on-device, and write down the 24-word recovery phrase on the physical card supplied.
  3. Pair with Ledger Live: open Ledger Live, choose “Set up as new device” or “Restore device”, and follow pairing instructions.
  4. Install apps: within Ledger Live’s Manager, install the coin-specific apps you need (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.).
  5. Add accounts: add accounts in Ledger Live to view balances and history.

Day-to-day uses

Ledger Live lets you send/receive assets (always verify addresses on the device), buy and sell through integrated providers, swap between assets, stake supported tokens, manage NFTs, and export transaction history for accounting. Most transactions require a final physical confirmation on the device.

Developer & advanced workflows

Power users may connect Ledger Live to third-party wallets or use developer tools for custom integrations. Always validate libraries and ensure the signing step occurs on the hardware device. Use Ledger Live's expert options only if you understand signing and recovery consequences.

Download & compatibility

Ledger Live is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. Confirm your OS version meets minimum requirements on the official site. Always download the app from ledger.com to avoid counterfeit installers.

Troubleshooting & FAQs

Device not detected

Try a different USB cable or port, ensure the device is unlocked, restart Ledger Live, and check OS permissions (some systems require explicit device access). On mobile, ensure Bluetooth is enabled and pair from the Ledger Live mobile app.

Forgot PIN

If you enter the wrong PIN too many times the device will reset. You can restore your accounts on a new device using your recovery phrase — so keep the phrase safe and accessible only to you.

Lost recovery phrase

Without your recovery phrase, funds cannot be recovered. If you suspect your phrase is lost or compromised, transfer funds to a new wallet with a new recovery phrase as soon as possible.

Where to get help

Use official Ledger support channels at the Ledger website. Beware of impersonators on social media or unsolicited messages offering help — they may be scams.

© 2025 Ledger Live Wallet Guide — This page is an informational template. Always follow instructions shown on your device and official Ledger documentation for downloads and support.