Master secure access to your Ledger hardware wallet with our comprehensive guide. Learn proper setup, security best practices, and troubleshooting tips.
Unlike traditional web wallets, Ledger Live prioritizes security through hardware-based authentication
Your private keys never leave your Ledger hardware wallet, ensuring maximum security
Access your wallet through your Ledger device PIN, not traditional passwords
Access Ledger Live on both mobile and desktop platforms with the same security
View, send, receive, and manage over 5,500 cryptocurrencies and tokens
Ledger Live represents a paradigm shift in cryptocurrency wallet security. Unlike traditional web-based wallets that rely on username/password combinations, Ledger Live implements a hardware-first approach that keeps your private keys completely offline while providing an intuitive interface for managing your digital assets.
The Ledger Live "login" process is fundamentally different from conventional applications. When you connect your Ledger hardware wallet to the Ledger Live application, you're not logging into a centralized account. Instead, you're establishing a secure communication channel between your hardware device and the software interface.
Always download Ledger Live from the official Ledger website at ledger.com/ledger-live. Ledger will never ask for your 24-word recovery phrase through email, phone, or any online form.
Initialize your Ledger device by choosing a secure PIN and carefully writing down your 24-word recovery phrase. Store this phrase in a secure, offline location.
Visit the official Ledger website and download the appropriate version of Ledger Live for your operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, or Android).
Connect your Ledger device via USB or Bluetooth, enter your PIN on the hardware wallet, and follow the setup wizard to install cryptocurrency applications and add accounts.
Scammers often create fake Ledger websites and applications. Always verify you're on the official Ledger domain (ledger.com) and never enter your recovery phrase on any website or application.
Get started with Ledger Live and take control of your digital assets with industry-leading security