Ledger Live is the desktop and mobile companion application for Ledger hardware wallets. It provides a secure interface to manage multiple cryptocurrency accounts, send and receive tokens, check portfolio balances, and install applets on your Ledger device. Used correctly alongside a Ledger hardware device (such as Ledger Nano S Plus or Ledger Nano X), Ledger Live helps keep your private keys offline while making everyday management of crypto assets straightforward and auditable.
Ledger Live is designed for users who want the protection of cold storage with the convenience of modern wallets. It avoids storing private keys on your connected computer or phone and integrates firmware updates, native staking, and a clear transaction history.
Use Ledger Live for regular tasks: check balances, send small transactions, sign messages, and stake supported assets. For large transfers, prefer sending small test transactions first and confirm the receiving addresses carefully.
Always verify the receiving address on the hardware device’s screen before approving any outgoing transaction. Ledger Live will show the address, but physical confirmation on the device prevents address-replacement malware.
If you forget your PIN or lose the device, your funds remain recoverable with your recovery phrase on a new Ledger or compatible hardware wallet. The PIN is a local device lock only.
Be skeptical of unsolicited messages asking for your recovery phrase or to download software. Ledger will never ask for your recovery phrase. Verify domains and contact Ledger support through official links below.
Ledger (official) Ledger Live (official) Ledger Live — Downloads Ledger Support Portal Ledger Setup Guide About Recovery Phrases Firmware Update Guidance Ledger Live Help Centre Hardware Wallet Primer (CoinDesk) Choose a Wallet — Bitcoin.org
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