Lédger® Live Update — Official Update & Security Guide
Lédger® Live Update — Official Update & Security Guide
Lédger® Live, now being renamed Ledger Wallet™, is Ledger’s companion application for managing supported crypto assets alongside compatible Ledger hardware devices. Ledger says the product name transition from Ledger Live to Ledger Wallet is still in progress, so users may encounter both names across official resources.
Keeping the application updated can provide access to security improvements, interface changes, bug fixes, and newly supported functionality. Ledger’s official release information records updates and describes changes included in individual versions. For example, Ledger’s release documentation includes security improvements, user-interface adjustments, and bug fixes in recent releases.
Before updating, close unnecessary applications and make sure you are using a trusted computer or mobile device. Open the existing Lédger® Live application and follow any update notification presented by the official software. If you need to reinstall or obtain the latest version, use Ledger’s official download and support pages rather than third-party download websites.
Ledger’s official support documentation provides instructions for downloading and installing the current Ledger Wallet application, formerly known as Ledger Live.
For users performing a complete setup update, Ledger recommends downloading the latest Ledger Wallet application from its official website and then connecting the Ledger device and unlocking it according to the provided instructions.
Software authenticity is particularly important when managing cryptocurrency. Ledger provides an official signature-verification resource that allows users to verify downloaded installation files. Its support guidance explains how to use the Ledger Wallet Download Signatures page and compare the relevant hash when checking an installation.
Avoid downloading applications from advertisements, unofficial websites, file-sharing services, pop-ups, or unsolicited messages. Ledger has also published warnings about fraudulent applications impersonating its wallet software and being used in phishing scams.
An application update and a hardware-device firmware update are not necessarily the same thing. Ledger publishes separate information about current Ledger OS releases for its devices. Before installing firmware, carefully read the official instructions applicable to your specific Ledger model.
Always review transaction details directly on your Ledger hardware device before approving a transaction. An application update should never be treated as a reason to reveal confidential wallet credentials.
Your Secret Recovery Phrase must remain private. Never enter your recovery phrase into a website, online form, email, chat, browser extension, or customer-support conversation. Ledger has repeatedly emphasized that users should never disclose their recovery words to anyone.
If an unexpected message claims that your wallet needs an “urgent update” and asks for your recovery phrase, stop immediately and verify the information through Ledger’s official support website.
Updating Lédger® Live is part of maintaining a current wallet environment. Use only official Ledger sources, verify software authenticity when appropriate, follow device-specific update instructions, and keep your Secret Recovery Phrase completely private. Because Ledger is transitioning the application name from Ledger Live to Ledger Wallet, users should rely on current official Ledger resources when checking for downloads and updates.