Ledger Live is the desktop and mobile application that lets you manage your crypto assets with a Ledger hardware wallet. It is the central control panel for checking balances, sending/receiving crypto, and updating device firmware.
Although the private keys remain on your Ledger device, the login experience is the frontline for protecting your account settings, portfolio data, and the interaction channels used to sign transactions. A secure login reduces risk from phishing, malware, and accidental misconfiguration.
Always download Ledger Live from official pages or trusted app stores. Avoid third-party links, clones, or search-engine ads that mimic Ledger branding.
Keep both Ledger Live and your Ledger device firmware up to date to benefit from the latest security patches and features.
Prefer a personal computer that you trust, free from suspicious software, and avoid public Wi‑Fi when performing sensitive operations.
Open the Ledger Live app and confirm the app version from the About menu if available.
Connect via USB (desktop) or Bluetooth (mobile). When prompted, unlock your device using your PIN. Never enter your recovery phrase into Ledger Live or any software.
When installing/updating apps on the device, follow on-screen confirmations on the hardware screen to ensure actions are genuine.
All signing and setup confirmations must be validated on the physical device display — this ensures a compromised host cannot sign transactions unnoticed.
PIN strength is an important layer — pick something memorable to you but not trivially guessable.
Your 24-word recovery phrase is the sole backup of your private keys. Keep it offline, ideally in a fireproof safe or using a metal backup solution.
Ledger allows adding an optional passphrase which creates a hidden wallet. Use it only if you understand the additional recovery complexity.
Disconnect the device, stop interacting with suspicious pages, and check official Ledger channels for announcements. Consider moving funds to a new wallet if you suspect compromise.
Open any of these official pages for downloads, support, and security guidance — all links are to Ledger or widely trusted Ledger resources:
Logging into Ledger Live is easy — securing it properly takes discipline. Use official downloads, validate actions on your device, never expose your recovery phrase, and keep backups safe. Security is layered; every step you add reduces risk.