Ledger Live is the official software companion for Ledger hardware wallets (such as the Ledger Nano S Plus and Ledger Nano X). It acts as your all-in-one crypto management tool, allowing you to securely manage, buy, sell, stake, and grow your crypto assets directly while keeping your private keys offline. Ledger Live is available for Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android.
With Ledger Live, you maintain full control of your crypto, because your private keys never leave your Ledger device. The software simply interfaces between your device and the blockchain networks. It also helps you monitor your portfolio in real time and perform secure transactions.
Go to ledger.com/ledger-live and download the version suitable for your computer or mobile device. Always download Ledger Live from the official Ledger website to avoid fake or malicious versions.
Install the downloaded app. Open Ledger Live and choose ‘Get Started’. You’ll see options like ‘Set up a new device’ or ‘Connect your device’. Follow the on-screen prompts.
If you’re setting up your Ledger for the first time, select ‘Set up as new device’ on your hardware wallet and create a new PIN code. Write down the 24-word recovery phrase on the recovery sheet provided. This phrase is your ultimate backup — if you lose your Ledger device, you can recover your assets using this phrase on any Ledger.
In Ledger Live, select ‘Connect your device’. Plug in your Ledger device using the USB cable or Bluetooth (Nano X). Follow the instructions to verify the device and finish pairing.
Ledger devices use apps for each blockchain (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum). In Ledger Live, go to ‘My Ledger’, unlock your device, and install the apps for the coins you want to manage.
Once you have installed apps, click ‘Accounts’, then ‘Add account’. Select the crypto asset and follow the prompts to synchronize your wallet with the blockchain. This lets Ledger Live display balances and transactions.
To receive crypto, select an account, click ‘Receive’, and connect your device. Verify the receiving address displayed on Ledger Live matches the one on your Ledger device screen. Always verify to prevent phishing.
To send crypto, select an account, click ‘Send’, enter the recipient’s address and amount, and confirm. Approve the transaction physically on your Ledger device to sign it securely.
Ledger Live lets you stake certain assets, buy crypto via partners, swap tokens, and track your entire portfolio in one place. Check your balance and history anytime.
Regularly update Ledger Live and your device firmware to benefit from the latest security patches and new features. Ledger will notify you when updates are available.
Ledger Live is a powerful yet user-friendly interface for your Ledger hardware wallet. By following this step-by-step guide, you can securely manage your crypto, protect your private keys, and stay in control of your assets 24/7.
Always remember: Your 24-word recovery phrase must stay offline and private. Never share it with anyone — not even Ledger.
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