Ledger Live: Your Gateway to Secure Crypto Management
Discover how Ledger Live, the official desktop and mobile app for Ledger hardware wallets, empowers you to manage, track, and grow your crypto portfolio safely and effortlessly.
What is Ledger Live?
Ledger Live is the official software companion to Ledger hardware wallets, designed to securely manage cryptocurrencies. It allows you to check balances, send and receive coins, monitor portfolio performance, and update your device firmware—all in one user-friendly interface.
With Ledger Live, your private keys never leave your device, keeping your assets safe from online threats while offering the convenience of real-time management.
Why Ledger Live?
- Secure offline storage of cryptocurrency private keys.
- Support for over 5,500 crypto assets including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and major altcoins.
- Real-time portfolio tracking with price alerts and analytics.
- Easy transaction management with Ledger device verification.
- Seamless firmware updates for Ledger devices directly through the app.
Security Best Practices 🔒
Always download Ledger Live from the official Ledger website. Never share your 24-word recovery phrase, and ensure your Ledger hardware device firmware is always up-to-date to prevent vulnerabilities.
Step-by-Step Guide to Using Ledger Live
Step 1: Install Ledger Live
Download the official Ledger Live app for your operating system or mobile device and install it.
Step 2: Connect Your Ledger Device
Use a USB cable (or Bluetooth for Ledger Nano X) to connect your device and unlock it with your PIN.
Step 3: Add Accounts
Add your cryptocurrency accounts to Ledger Live, enabling balance monitoring and transaction management for each asset.
Step 4: Send & Receive Crypto
Send and receive cryptocurrencies securely with device confirmation for each transaction.
Ledger Live Features
- Multi-Currency Support: Manage thousands of crypto assets from a single interface.
- Portfolio Tracking: Monitor value, performance trends, and historical data.
- Transaction Management: Send, receive, and verify transactions securely with your Ledger device.
- Firmware Updates: Keep your Ledger hardware wallet up-to-date directly through Ledger Live.
- Price Alerts: Set notifications for price changes and market movements.
Ledger Live vs Other Wallet Apps
Secure, Smart, and Intuitive
Ledger Live makes cryptocurrency management simple, secure, and transparent. By pairing with your Ledger hardware wallet, you can access your crypto with confidence while keeping your private keys safe offline.
Ledger Live — the smart way to manage your crypto portfolio.