Lédger® Live Backup — Secure Your Wallet Access
Lédger® Live Backup — Secure Your Wallet Access
A reliable backup is one of the most important parts of managing a self-custody crypto wallet. Lédger® Live, now referred to by Ledger as Ledger Wallet™, works with Ledger hardware wallets to manage accounts and digital assets. While the application helps you view and manage your portfolio, your Secret Recovery Phrase is the critical backup that can restore access to your wallet if your hardware device becomes unavailable.
A Ledger backup is primarily based on the Secret Recovery Phrase generated during hardware-wallet setup. Ledger states that its devices generate a 24-word Secret Recovery Phrase, which can be used to restore wallet access.
Your recovery phrase should remain private.
Keep it offline and away from internet-connected devices.
Never share the words with another person.
Do not photograph or upload the phrase.
Store the written backup somewhere secure and protected.
Your Ledger Wallet application does not replace your recovery phrase.
When setting up a Ledger device, carefully record the recovery words displayed by the device.
Use the recovery sheet supplied for your device.
Write every word in the correct order.
Check spelling carefully.
Confirm the complete sequence before finishing setup.
Store the completed backup in a secure location.
Ledger describes the recovery sheet as an offline backup containing the 24-word Secret Recovery Phrase.
Your recovery phrase provides access to the wallet associated with it, so protecting it is essential.
Follow these security practices:
Never enter the phrase into a website.
Never send it through email, messaging apps, or social media.
Never give it to someone claiming to be Ledger support.
Avoid storing it in cloud storage or ordinary computer files.
Keep the physical backup away from unnecessary exposure.
Consider durable physical storage for additional protection against environmental damage.
Ledger specifically advises users never to enter their recovery phrase into a computer or smartphone or share it with anyone.
Users looking for another recovery strategy can explore Ledger’s optional products and services.
Ledger Recovery Key is a PIN-protected physical backup designed to complement the traditional recovery sheet. Ledger says it uses a Secure Element and NFC technology for backup and restoration on compatible devices.
Another optional service is Ledger Recover, an identity-based backup service designed to provide an additional recovery method. It is separate from the standard offline recovery-sheet approach.
Review your backup arrangements periodically.
Confirm your recovery sheet remains readable.
Keep your backup physically secure.
Make sure unauthorized people cannot access it.
Understand which backup method you are using.
Never test a recovery phrase by entering it into an online form.
A secure Lédger® Live Backup strategy begins with protecting your Secret Recovery Phrase. Ledger Wallet™ can help manage your accounts, but your recovery information is fundamental to maintaining access under a self-custody model. Keep sensitive recovery information offline, private, and carefully protected. For additional options, review Ledger’s official Recovery Key and Ledger Recover information before choosing a backup approach.
Ledger Wallet™ and recovery information: use Ledger’s official website.
Ledger Secret Recovery Phrase guidance: review Ledger Academy.
Ledger Recovery Key: review Ledger’s official Recovery Key documentation.
Ledger Recover: review the official Ledger Recover page.