How do I start with Ledger Live?

Visit https://www.ledger.com/start to follow the official setup guide, download Ledger Live, and pair your Ledger hardware wallet.

Where can I download Ledger Live?

Official Ledger Live downloads are available at https://www.ledger.com/ledger-live/download for desktop and mobile.

Is Ledger Live required to use a Ledger hardware wallet?

Ledger Live is the recommended management app to use with Ledger devices — it simplifies app installation, firmware updates and transaction signing.

Ledger Live — Manage your crypto securely with your Ledger hardware wallet

Official companion app for Ledger devices that centralizes account management, firmware updates, apps, and transaction signing. Start at Ledger.com/start.

Ledger Live Download Ledger Live Wallet & Info Ledger.com/start

Available as Ledger Live Desktop and Ledger Live App for iOS/Android. Use Ledger Live Login to access accounts — transactions are signed on-device.

About Ledger Live

Ledger Live is the official interface to operate your Ledger hardware wallet. It consolidates portfolio tracking, app management (install/uninstall device apps), firmware updates, staking (where supported), and secure sending/receiving of cryptocurrencies. Transactions are never exposed to the internet — private keys remain on your Ledger device while Ledger Live provides the interface and network connectivity.

Key Features

Device-first security: private keys never leave your Ledger hardware wallet.
Multi-asset portfolio: supports hundreds of coins and thousands of tokens.
Easy setup: follow Ledger.com/start to initialize a device and Ledger Live.
Cross-platform: Ledger Live Desktop for Windows/macOS/Linux and Ledger Live App for mobile.
App & firmware management: keep your device apps and firmware up to date securely.

Security & Login

Ledger Live Login is a local application login: while Ledger Live stores encrypted account metadata, your seed phrase and private keys remain on the Ledger device. Always download Ledger Live from the official site and verify signatures where prompted.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I set up Ledger Live?

Download Ledger Live Desktop or the mobile Ledger Live App from the official site, then follow the step-by-step instructions at Ledger.com/start. Initialize or restore your Ledger device and add accounts in Ledger Live.

Is Ledger Live free?

Yes — Ledger Live is free to download and use. Network fees for transactions are separate and depend on the blockchain.

Can Ledger Live be used without a Ledger device?

Ledger Live requires a Ledger hardware wallet to perform secure signing; however, you can explore its interface without connecting a device for informational purposes.