Why Choose Ledger Live?
Ledger Live provides a secure, intuitive interface for both beginners and experienced crypto users. By pairing with Ledger hardware devices, you maintain full control over your private keys while benefiting from the convenience of a modern app for portfolio management, transaction execution, and staking.
Features
- Secure key management: Your private keys remain safely inside the Ledger hardware wallet.
- Portfolio tracking: View balances, historical performance, and asset allocation for multiple accounts and cryptocurrencies.
- Transaction management: Prepare, sign, and send transactions securely via your Ledger device.
- Staking: Earn rewards from supported cryptocurrencies directly in the app.
- Cross-platform: Available on desktop and mobile for flexible crypto management.
Steps to Download and Install
- Visit the official Ledger website to download Ledger Live for your operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android).
- Run the installer and follow on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
- Connect your Ledger hardware wallet and set a secure PIN.
- Write down your 24-word recovery phrase on the provided card and store it safely offline.
- Add your accounts in Ledger Live and perform a small test transaction to verify everything is working correctly.
Security Best Practices
- Never share your recovery phrase or PIN.
- Verify all transaction details on the Ledger device before confirming.
- Regularly update Ledger Live and your device firmware.
- Store backups and recovery phrases in secure, offline locations.