Ledger Live®: Your Secure Gateway to Crypto Management

The Non-Custodial Command Center
Ledger Live® is the official desktop and mobile application designed exclusively for Ledger® hardware wallets (Nano S Plus, Nano X, Stax). It transforms your device into a powerful crypto management hub – enabling you to securely manage 5,500+ assets while keeping private keys offline in your hardware wallet’s certified Secure Element (EAL5+).

Key Features & Platform Support

FunctionLedger Live DesktopLedger Live App (Mobile)Portfolio TrackingReal-time multi-account viewBalance & transaction historySend/ReceiveDevice-verified transactionsGenerate QR receive addressesBuy/SwapFiat purchases & 300+ swapsApprove swaps from desktopStakingEarn rewards on 20+ PoS coinsMonitor rewardsNFT ManagementView/transfer ERC-721 tokens—Device ControlFirmware updates, app installBluetooth pairing (Nano X/Stax)

Getting Started in 3 Steps

Download

Visit Ledger.com/start → Select device → Follow Ledger Live download links
Desktop: Windows/macOS/Linux (Direct: Ledger.com/ledger-live)
Mobile: iOS/Android ("Ledger Live App")

Initialize Hardware Wallet

Connect Ledger® via USB
Set device PIN (entered on hardware)
Handwrite 24-word recovery phrase on included card

Ledger® Login

Launch Ledger Live® → Connect device
Enter PIN directly on hardware wallet → Add accounts

🔐 Security Note: "Ledger Live Login" requires no password – access is secured by physical device authentication.

Security Architecture

Private Key Isolation: Keys remain in Secure Element chip – never exposed to internet
Transaction Signing: Operations approved on-device after verification
Tamper-Proof Updates: Firmware cryptographically signed by Ledger®
Phishing Protection: Mandatory address validation on device screen

Troubleshooting Essentials

Device Not Detected?
→ Use original USB cable → Test different ports → Update USB drivers
Bluetooth Issues?
→ Enable location services → Recharge device → Re-pair via app
Sync Errors?
→ Clear cache (Settings → Help → Clear cache) → Re-add accounts

Ledger Live® FAQ

Q1: Can I use Ledger Live® without a hardware wallet?

A: No. It’s an interface for your Ledger® device. Without hardware, you can only view previously synced public data.

Q2: Is Bluetooth in the mobile app secure?

A: Yes. Communication is encrypted, and signing occurs offline on your device. Disable Bluetooth when inactive.

Q3: How do I update Ledger Live®?

A: Desktop: Settings → Help → Update. Mobile: App Store/Play Store. Critical updates patch vulnerabilities – delay risks funds.

Q4: Can I stake Solana in Ledger Live®?

A: Yes. Navigate to Discover → Solana → Stake. Rewards auto-credit to your secured wallet.

Q5: Why does Ledger.com/start require Ledger Live?

A: Ledger Live® is the exclusive audited software for secure device setup. Avoid third-party tools.

Q6: How to recover funds if my device is lost?

A: 1) Buy new Ledger® 2) Visit Ledger.com/start 3) Select "Restore from recovery phrase" 4) Enter 24 words on device 5) Sync in Ledger Live®.