Ledger Live is the official companion application for Ledger® hardware wallets, providing a secure interface to manage your cryptocurrency portfolio. This powerful desktop and mobile application allows you to check your balances, send and receive crypto, buy assets, exchange between currencies, and even grow your holdings through staking - all while your private keys remain protected by your Ledger® hardware wallet.
Setting up Ledger Live is a straightforward process designed to get you managing your crypto assets quickly and securely:
Ledger Live is designed with security as the top priority. While your private keys always remain secure on your Ledger® hardware device, the application implements multiple layers of protection:
Remember: Your 24-word recovery phrase should never be entered into Ledger Live or any digital device. It should only be entered directly on your Ledger® hardware wallet when restoring.
Yes, Ledger Live is completely free to download and use. The only costs associated are standard blockchain network fees for transactions and any fees applied by exchange partners when buying or swapping crypto.
No, Ledger Live is specifically designed as a companion application for Ledger® hardware wallets. Your private keys are secured on the hardware device, not in the application itself.
Ledger Live Desktop offers the full feature set including manager installation, while the mobile version focuses on portfolio tracking and transactions. Both maintain the same security standards.
The application will notify you when updates are available. Always download updates directly from the official Ledger website or through the application itself to avoid malicious software.
Your Ledger Live password is local to the application and can be reset without affecting your crypto assets. Your funds remain secure on the blockchain, protected by your hardware wallet.
Ledger Live is available globally, though some features like buying crypto with fiat currency may be limited in certain regions based on regulatory requirements.