Lédger® Live App — Download, Setup & Security Guide
Lédger® Live App — Download, Setup & Security Guide
The Lédger® Live App is the familiar name for Ledger's crypto management software, which has evolved into Ledger Wallet™. The current application is designed for desktop and mobile devices and works alongside compatible Ledger hardware wallets. It provides an interface for viewing portfolios, managing accounts, sending and receiving supported assets, and accessing selected crypto services.
Ledger Wallet is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android through Ledger's official download resources.
The Lédger® Live App functions as the software layer connecting users with their Ledger hardware wallet. Ledger explains that the application prepares and displays transactions, while the connected hardware signer protects private keys and provides physical transaction approval.
Portfolio management: View supported crypto accounts and portfolio information from one application.
Transaction management: Send and receive supported digital assets.
Asset support: Manage a broad selection of supported coins and tokens.
Buying and swapping: Access supported third-party services for buying and exchanging crypto.
Staking: Access staking services where supported.
DeFi access: Explore supported decentralized applications and Web3 services.
Desktop and mobile access: Use the application across supported computer and smartphone platforms.
Availability of particular assets and third-party services can depend on the network, device, application version, and geographical region.
For security, download the application directly from Ledger's official website rather than from third-party download portals.
Open Ledger's official website and navigate to the official Ledger Wallet download page.
Select the appropriate version for your operating system. Ledger currently lists downloads for:
Windows
macOS
Linux
iOS
Android
Download the appropriate installer or mobile application and follow the instructions provided by your operating system.
For hardware-wallet use, connect your compatible Ledger device according to the instructions provided with the device. Ledger's setup guidance explains that users can connect and unlock their device before managing applications and accounts.
On the desktop version, Ledger provides a management area for installing blockchain-specific applications on the hardware device. For example, the required Bitcoin application should be installed before adding a Bitcoin account.
After installing the necessary blockchain application, follow the account-creation or account-addition instructions. Ledger explains that public addresses can be saved on the computer or mobile device, allowing users to check balances without connecting the hardware wallet every time.
When making a transaction, carefully check the recipient address, network, amount, and other relevant details. Always verify important information directly on your Ledger device before approving a transaction.
Crypto applications require careful security habits. Keep your Secret Recovery Phrase private and store it securely offline.
Never:
Share your Secret Recovery Phrase with another person.
Enter your recovery phrase into an unknown website.
Send your PIN through email or chat.
Download Ledger software from unofficial websites.
Approve transactions you do not recognize.
Trust unsolicited messages claiming to offer wallet recovery or technical support.
Ledger has repeatedly emphasized that users should protect their recovery information and avoid phishing attempts.
Ledger provides an official page for checking the authenticity of a Ledger Wallet/Live installation binary. Users can compare the installation file's SHA-512 hash with Ledger's published information.
This additional verification step can be useful when you want to confirm that a downloaded desktop installer has not been altered.
The current Ledger Wallet ecosystem also provides access to supported Web3 and decentralized applications. Ledger describes its Discover section and Wallet API as ways for supported applications to interact with Ledger Wallet and a user's Ledger signer.
When interacting with Web3 applications, users should review transaction details carefully and only connect to services they trust.
Official Ledger Wallet / Live App: Ledger Wallet™ — formerly Ledger Live
Official Download Page: Ledger Wallet Download
Official Ledger Start: Ledger Wallet Setup
Official Download Verification: Ledger Wallet Download Signatures
Official Ledger Website: Ledger
Official Supported Services: Ledger Supported Services
The Lédger® Live App has developed into the current Ledger Wallet™ experience, combining portfolio management and supported crypto services with the security model of Ledger hardware signers.
For the safest setup, download the application only from official Ledger resources, keep the software updated, verify transaction details on your hardware device, and protect your Secret Recovery Phrase at all times.
Security Notice: Ledger will not require you to disclose your complete Secret Recovery Phrase to download software or perform ordinary wallet-management activities.