What is Ledger Live?
Ledger Live is the official application for managing your Ledger hardware wallet and diverse crypto portfolio securely and intuitively. Available across devices, it supports over 15,000 cryptocurrencies and facilitates buying, selling, staking, swapping, and more.
Experience live portfolio tracking with real-time price updates, historic charts, and alerts, all while ensuring your assets' safety through hardware wallet integration.
Key Features & Services
- Direct Buy & Sell: Work with partners such as MoonPay and Coinbase to purchase crypto with ease.
- Multi-Asset Portfolio: Track Bitcoin, Ethereum, NFTs, and thousands more via a unified dashboard.
- Internal Swap: Efficiently swap cryptocurrencies within Ledger Live, saving time and fees.
- Crypto Staking: Earn rewards securely by staking supported tokens.
- DeFi Compatibility: Access decentralized finance and NFT platforms safely through integrated Discover.
- Multi-Platform: Managed from Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android devices seamlessly.
- Real-Time Notifications: Stay updated on all transactions and portfolio activity.
Step-by-Step Usage Guide
- Download Ledger Live from Ledger.com/start.
- Install and run Ledger Live, then connect your Ledger hardware wallet.
- Follow instructions to set device PIN and backup recovery phrase securely.
- Install crypto apps on your device using Ledger Live’s Manager.
- Add cryptocurrency accounts to monitor and manage assets.
- Send and receive crypto with secure on-device transaction confirmations.
- Stake supported coins for passive income through Ledger Live.
Security Best Practices
- Keep your 24-word backup recovery phrase private and offline.
- Download Ledger Live and device firmware only from official sources.
- Choose strong PINs and enable passphrases for advanced protection.
- Physically verify transactions on your hardware device before approving.
- Avoid phishing attacks by double-checking URLs and communications.
- Keep your Ledger device and software rigorously updated.
- Use two-factor authentication (2FA) where applicable for accounts linked to Ledger.
Resources & Support
Discover helpful tools and support channels for your Ledger experience: