What is Ledger Live?

Ledger Live is a secure, user-friendly application designed to help users manage cryptocurrencies in one place while leveraging the protection of Ledger hardware devices. Ledger Live combines portfolio tracking, transaction management, asset discovery, staking tools and firmware maintenance — all without exposing your private keys. Use the Ledger Live app with a Ledger hardware wallet to sign transactions safely and maintain full control over your digital assets.

Core purpose

Ledger Live focuses on simplifying daily crypto tasks while maximizing security. The app interfaces with Ledger hardware wallets so private keys remain inside the secure element. Ledger Live acts as the management layer: track portfolio performance, send and receive funds, manage apps and firmware on your device, and access supported decentralized services — all with built-in security prompts that require on-device confirmation.

Key features of Ledger Live

Portfolio overview

See an aggregated view of your holdings across multiple accounts and assets. Ledger Live displays balances, profit/loss, and real-time value tracking.

Send & receive

Send and receive crypto with on-device confirmations. Transactions are signed by your Ledger hardware device — the private keys never leave the device.

Firmware & app manager

Easily update your device firmware and install or remove coin apps securely through Ledger Live's integrated manager.

Staking & earning

Participate in supported staking or earning programs directly from Ledger Live (availability depends on asset and region).

Security checks

Validate application signatures, verify firmware authenticity, and follow recovery best practices to keep your funds safe.

Multi-OS support

Ledger Live is available on Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile devices — allowing secure, cross-platform wallet management.

Developer & integration options

Developers building applications can integrate with Ledger devices using supported SDKs and libraries. Ledger Live provides links and integration points for third-party tools while preserving on-device signing workflows to maintain security guarantees.

Get started with Ledger Live

Starting is simple: download Ledger Live from the official source, pair it with your Ledger hardware wallet, initialize the device, back up your recovery phrase, and manage assets. Ledger Live guides users through each step while highlighting security checkpoints so your crypto remains protected.

Quick steps

  • Download: Get Ledger Live from an official source and verify checksums.
  • Initialize device: Set up your Ledger hardware wallet and write your recovery phrase on the provided card.
  • Connect: Open Ledger Live and follow the on-screen pairing and verification steps.
  • Manage apps & accounts: Install supported coin apps, add accounts, and begin using secure send/receive flows.
  • Keep updated: Install official firmware and app updates through Ledger Live to maintain security.

Example: check device connection

/* Example: Ledger Live shows device connected only after on-device confirmation.
Ensure your Ledger hardware is connected and unlocked before signing. */