Ledger Live – Official App for Ledger Hardware Wallets

Ledger Live is the official desktop and mobile application for managing cryptocurrencies with Ledger hardware wallets like Ledger Nano S, Nano S Plus, and Nano X. It acts as your secure interface to view balances, send and receive crypto, install apps, and interact with supported blockchains — all while keeping your private keys safely offline. (ledger.com/start)

🔐 What Is Ledger Live?

Ledger Live is a fully verified companion app that communicates with your Ledger device for secure crypto management. It ensures that:

  • Private keys never leave your Ledger hardware wallet
  • Transactions are signed securely on-device
  • Your crypto remains under full self-custody

Ledger Live is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. (ledger.com/live)

🛠️ Features of Ledger Live

1. Portfolio Overview

Track balances across all your accounts and supported cryptocurrencies. Ledger Live provides a unified dashboard for multi-account management.

2. Send & Receive Crypto

Ledger Live allows you to safely send and receive cryptocurrency. Every transaction is confirmed on your Ledger device to ensure authenticity.

3. Install & Manage Apps

Ledger devices require blockchain-specific apps for each crypto asset. Ledger Live lets you install, uninstall, and update apps easily. (ledger.com/start)

4. Exchange & Swap

Swap supported crypto assets directly within Ledger Live through integrated exchange partners without compromising private keys.

5. Firmware Updates

Ledger Live ensures your Ledger device firmware is always up-to-date, delivering new features and security patches.

6. Staking

Ledger Live supports staking for select cryptocurrencies, letting you earn rewards while keeping your private keys securely on your device. Supported staking assets include:

  • Tezos (XTZ)
  • Algorand (ALGO)
  • Tron (TRX)
  • Cosmos (ATOM)

📱 How to Set Up Ledger Live

  1. Visit the Official Setup Page
    Go to Ledger.com/start and download Ledger Live for your platform.
  2. Install Ledger Live
    Run the installer on your computer or install the mobile app.
  3. Connect Your Ledger Device
    Use USB (or Bluetooth for Nano X) to connect your Ledger hardware wallet.
  4. Initialize Device & Ledger Live
    Follow on-screen instructions to initialize your Ledger device, create a PIN, and back up your recovery phrase.
  5. Add Accounts
    Add cryptocurrency accounts in Ledger Live to begin managing and tracking your assets.
  6. Optional: Stake or Swap
    For supported assets, you can stake or swap directly within Ledger Live.

🔒 Security Tips

  • Always download Ledger Live from Ledger.com (ledger.com/start)
  • Never share your 24-word recovery phrase
  • Confirm all transactions on your Ledger hardware wallet
  • Keep your device firmware updated
  • Avoid downloading Ledger Live from third-party websites

📌 Supported Cryptocurrencies

Ledger Live supports thousands of cryptocurrencies, including:

  • Bitcoin (BTC)
  • Ethereum (ETH)
  • Litecoin (LTC)
  • Cardano (ADA)
  • Polkadot (DOT)
  • Solana (SOL)
  • Thousands of ERC-20 tokens

Full list of supported cryptocurrencies is available in Ledger Live. (ledger.com/live)

🧾 Final Summary

Ledger Live is the official, secure companion app for Ledger hardware wallets. It allows you to manage cryptocurrency, stake supported assets, swap coins, and track your portfolio — all while keeping your private keys safely offline. Always download Ledger Live from Ledger.com/start to guarantee authentic software and a secure setup. (ledger.com/start)