Ledger Live is the official desktop and mobile application for managing your Ledger hardware wallet. It provides a secure interface to view balances, send and receive cryptocurrencies, install apps on your device, and update firmware. Secure access starts with the login flow and continues through device handling and account management.
Because Ledger Live interfaces with private keys stored on a hardware device, unauthorized access or a compromised login path could expose metadata about accounts or enable transaction signing attempts. Strong login habits help reduce phishing risk, accidental key export, and other attack vectors.
Always download Ledger Live from the official Ledger website or the platform app store. Verify the website URL and the app publisher before installing. Do not install Ledger Live from third‑party mirrors.
Open the app and confirm that the onboarding screens look official. Check for obvious typos, mismatched logos, or suspicious prompts asking for seed phrases directly in the app—Ledger Live never asks you to type your recovery phrase into the application.
When asked to connect your Ledger hardware wallet, use the official USB cable and only connect to a machine you trust. Approve the connection and check device confirmation screens before proceeding.
The ledger device itself provides the true authentication. Ledger Live communicates with the device, but the PIN and device confirmations happen on the wallet screen — that on‑device confirmation is the strongest authentication event.
Updates include security fixes. Only install firmware updates when you initiated them and when your device is connected directly to Ledger Live.
Your 24-word recovery phrase is the single point of failure for your funds. Ledger staff, support, and legitimate apps will never ask for it. If anyone asks, treat it as a phishing attempt.
Protect the computer and mobile device you use with Ledger Live. Use disk encryption, reputable antivirus, a modern OS, and avoid public or untrusted machines when accessing your wallet.
If Ledger Live does not detect your device: try a different USB port/cable, ensure Ledger Live has permission to access USB devices, and confirm the device is unlocked. Restart the app and, if necessary, reboot your computer.
Network congestion, node issues, or outdated app versions can cause delays. Check the Ledger status page (official channels) and ensure you are on the latest Ledger Live release.
Always type the official Ledger URL into your browser, and avoid following links from suspicious emails. Use bookmarks for the Ledger website and double‑check SSL certificates when visiting sensitive pages.
https://www.ledger.com.The links below point to commonly used authoritative services and productivity tools you might use to prepare or present this document in an office environment. Use them only as starting points and confirm authenticity before signing in.