Welcome to the ultimate guide to getting started with Ledger Live Wallet — the official companion application for your Ledger hardware wallet. Whether you're brand new to crypto or an experienced user, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know to start using Ledger Live with confidence.
Ledger Live is a free application developed by Ledger that allows you to manage your crypto assets securely. With Ledger Live, you can check your balances, send and receive crypto, install apps on your Ledger device, stake assets, and much more. It acts as the bridge between your hardware wallet and the blockchain, giving you complete control while maintaining top-tier security.
Before downloading Ledger Live, make sure your system meets the following requirements:
Go to the official Ledger Live download page. Choose the version that matches your operating system and install the app.
Once installed, open Ledger Live and follow the on-screen instructions:
⚠️ Never share your 24-word recovery phrase. Ledger will never ask for it.
After your device is set up, you can add accounts for the cryptocurrencies you want to manage. For example, if you want to manage Bitcoin, Ethereum, or Solana, you’ll need to install the appropriate apps on your device and add corresponding accounts in Ledger Live.
Go to “Accounts” > “Add account” and follow the prompts.
To receive funds:
Always verify the address on your hardware device to prevent man-in-the-middle attacks.
To send assets:
Make sure you double-check the recipient address before confirming.
Ledger Live allows you to track your full crypto portfolio in one place. You can view your asset allocation, current balance, and transaction history for each account. It updates in real time based on blockchain activity.
Ledger Live supports staking for multiple assets like Ethereum, Solana, Tezos, and more. Staking helps you earn passive rewards directly from the app while maintaining control over your private keys.
To stake:
Ledger Live partners with trusted providers like MoonPay, Wyre, and Coinify to enable buying, swapping, and selling crypto inside the app. These services are fully integrated and provide a seamless experience.
Note: Availability depends on your country and local regulations.
Your recovery phrase is the only backup of your wallet. If your device is lost, stolen, or damaged, you can recover all assets using this phrase on a new Ledger device. Store it securely in a physical location offline. Never take a screenshot or save it on your computer.
You can view the app, but full functionality (transactions, staking, installing apps) requires a Ledger device.
You’ll need to reset your Ledger device and recover it using your 24-word phrase.
Parts of it are open source. You can view code on Ledger’s GitHub.
Ledger Live Wallet offers a secure, user-friendly platform to manage your crypto assets. Combined with the unmatched security of Ledger hardware wallets, it gives you full control and peace of mind. Whether you’re holding for the long term, staking for rewards, or actively managing your portfolio — Ledger Live is the trusted choice for millions of users worldwide.
Ready to take control of your crypto? Get started with Ledger Live today.