Lédger® Live App — Official Crypto Management Guide
Lédger® Live App — Official Crypto Management Guide
The Lédger® Live App is Ledger's companion application for managing crypto assets with compatible Ledger hardware. Ledger currently describes the product as a crypto wallet app and Web3 gateway, available across desktop and mobile platforms. The official download page lists versions for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
Ledger has also been transitioning the product's branding from Ledger Live to Ledger Wallet. Current Ledger documentation notes that the rename is still in progress, so users may encounter both names across official resources.
The Lédger® Live App provides an interface for viewing supported accounts, checking balances, reviewing transaction history, and sending or receiving supported crypto assets. Ledger's compatible-services information also describes options for buying, exchanging, and staking supported assets through services available within its ecosystem. Availability can vary by cryptocurrency, provider, country, and region.
The application can also help users manage the applications installed on a compatible Ledger device. According to Ledger's official download guidance, users can connect their device, unlock it with their PIN, open the application, access the Manager, choose the appropriate cryptocurrency application, and install it on the device.
For desktop users, Ledger provides dedicated downloads for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Mobile users can download the application for iOS or Android. The official Ledger download page should be treated as the primary source for obtaining the current version and checking device or operating-system compatibility.
Using the official application is particularly important in cryptocurrency because malicious software and phishing websites can imitate legitimate wallet interfaces. Always verify that the website address is an authentic ledger.com domain before downloading software or entering account information.
To begin, visit Ledger's official website and download the application appropriate for your device. Install it, open the application, and follow the setup instructions. If you are using a compatible hardware wallet, connect the device and follow the instructions displayed by the application and hardware device.
When installing cryptocurrency applications, select the appropriate asset or network and follow the on-screen instructions. Ledger recommends safely disconnecting the hardware device when you have finished using it.
Your Secret Recovery Phrase is one of the most important security credentials associated with a self-custody wallet. Never type it into Ledger Live, a website, an email, a chat message, or an unsolicited support form. Do not give it to anyone claiming to be Ledger support.
Transaction details should also be reviewed carefully on your Ledger hardware device before confirmation. A legitimate software update should never be treated as a reason to disclose your complete recovery phrase.
The Lédger® Live App provides a single interface for managing supported crypto assets alongside Ledger hardware. Because the product is currently transitioning to the Ledger Wallet name, users should rely on Ledger's official website for the latest product information. Download software only from official sources, keep your device and application updated, verify transactions carefully, and protect your Secret Recovery Phrase at all times.
Security Notice: Never share your Secret Recovery Phrase, PIN, or private keys with another person or website.