The Ledger Live App serves as the official companion application for Ledger® hardware wallets, including the Nano S, Nano S Plus, Nano X, and Stax models. This all-in-one platform enables users to manage their entire cryptocurrency portfolio, execute transactions, and access integrated financial services while maintaining the highest security standards.
Unlike exchange-based wallets or software wallets, Ledger Live operates on a non-custodial principle. Your private keys remain securely isolated within your Ledger® hardware device, never exposed to your computer or smartphone. The application simply acts as an interface that communicates with your hardware wallet to securely sign transactions.
Key Security Feature: With Ledger Live, your sensitive cryptographic operations occur exclusively within the secure element of your Ledger® device, providing protection against malware and hacking attempts.
The most secure approach to begin using your Ledger® device is through the official setup portal at Ledger.com/start. This dedicated resource provides:
To ensure security, always download Ledger Live from official sources:
The "Ledger Login" process differs fundamentally from traditional online accounts. Instead of relying on username/password combinations that can be phished or breached, access to your crypto assets requires physical possession and control of your hardware wallet.
To access your accounts through Ledger Live:
This security model ensures that even if your computer is compromised, your private keys remain protected within the secure element of your Ledger® device.
No. Security is based on physical access to your Ledger® hardware wallet and its PIN. You gain access by connecting and unlocking your device. While Ledger Live may offer an optional password to lock the application locally, this is separate from the core security model.
No. Ledger Live is designed exclusively to interface with Ledger® hardware wallets. It cannot function as a standalone software wallet, maintaining the security principle of keeping private keys isolated in hardware.
Always download from official sources: the Ledger.com download page, official app stores (Microsoft Store, Mac App Store), or the iOS/Android app stores. Avoid third-party websites or links from unverified sources.
Ledger Live Desktop offers complete functionality including staking, buying/selling crypto, and full app catalog access. The mobile app provides streamlined portfolio management and transaction capabilities, with Bluetooth support for the Ledger® Nano X.
Your funds remain secure and can be fully recovered using your 24-word recovery phrase on a new Ledger® device. Your crypto assets are stored on the blockchain, not on the physical device itself.
The Ledger Live application is completely free. The only required purchase is a Ledger® hardware wallet. Certain in-app services like crypto purchases or swaps may involve standard network and third-party service fees.