Clear, secure, step-by-step guidance to install Ledger Live, connect your Ledger device, and log in safely.
Ledger Live is the official desktop & mobile application for Ledger hardware wallets. It provides a unified dashboard to monitor balances, add accounts, send/receive assets, buy/swap, stake, and keep your device firmware up to date while keeping your private keys on your Ledger device.
All sensitive operations (signing transactions, entering PIN) happen on your Ledger device — never in the app. Ledger Live acts as the user-friendly manager and interface, while the device remains the secure root of trust.
Never enter or share your 24-word recovery phrase with any app or person. Ledger staff will never ask for it.
If Ledger Live does not detect your device, try a different USB port/cable, enable browser support where applicable, or consult the support guides for driver and permissions fixes.
Regularly update Ledger Live and your device firmware. Ledger Live shows update notifications in the app; firmware updates must be applied via the device and the Manager in Ledger Live. Keeping both updated ensures you have the latest security patches and coin support.
Make sure your recovery phrase is written down and stored offline in a safe place. Consider using a steel backup for long-term safety.