Ledger Live | Official App to Manage Your Crypto Wallet Securely

Overview

What is Ledger Live? (h3)

Ledger Live is the official companion app for Ledger hardware wallets that lets users manage accounts, check balances, send & receive crypto, and access services like buy/sell, swap, and staking — all while keeping private keys offline on a Ledger device.

Core Pillars (h4)

• Security-first: private keys never leave the hardware device.
• Unified portfolio: multi-asset balances and activity in one place.
• Built-in services: on/off ramps, swaps, and staking partners.

Key Features

Portfolio & Market

Real-time portfolio valuation and price charts help track holdings over time. Ledger Live aggregates account balances and displays trends so users can monitor performance at a glance.

Account Management & Transactions

Create accounts for supported blockchains, view addresses, and initiate transactions that must be confirmed on your Ledger device — ensuring signatures happen offline.

Buy, Swap & Stake

Integrated partners allow in-app purchases (fiat→crypto), atomic or partner-mediated swaps, and staking options where available — all while custody remains with the Ledger device.

Security Model (h2)

Hardware-backed private keys

Ledger Live alone does not hold keys: private keys are stored inside Ledger hardware wallets (Nano S, Nano X, etc.) which sign transactions locally. This separation reduces risk from remote hacks and phishing attempts.

Best practices

• Always download Ledger Live from the official site or official app stores.
• Never share your 24-word recovery phrase — Ledger support will never ask for it.
• Verify app binary signatures when using desktop installers.

Getting Started

Install & Connect

Download Ledger Live for desktop or mobile, install, then follow the onboarding flow to connect your Ledger device or restore an account with your recovery phrase (only on your device, never in apps or websites).