Ledger® Live: Download | Getting Started™ with Ledger®

Welcome to the official guide for Ledger® Live: Download | Getting Started™ with Ledger®. Whether you’re a first-time user or transitioning from another wallet, this step-by-step guide will help you safely download Ledger Live, connect your Ledger hardware wallet, and begin managing your crypto securely.

Ledger Live® is the official software for Ledger hardware wallets, offering a secure and user-friendly interface to manage your digital assets — including Bitcoin, Ethereum, NFTs, and more. With Ledger, you own your private keys, and Ledger Live ensures you interact with them safely.

✅ Why Use Ledger® Live?

Ledger Live is more than a wallet. It’s your all-in-one crypto management platform, giving you full control over your coins, tokens, NFTs, and DeFi access — all while keeping your private keys offline, where they belong.

With Ledger Live, you can:

  • Send and receive 5,500+ crypto assets
  • Buy and sell crypto with integrated partners
  • Stake popular tokens and earn rewards
  • Securely manage NFTs (Ethereum & Solana)
  • Connect to Web3 apps using Ledger Extension

🖥️ Step 1: Download Ledger Live (Desktop or Mobile)

Ledger Live is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, and also for iOS and Android devices.

🔗 To download Ledger Live:

  1. Visit the official page:
    👉 https://www.ledger.com/start
  2. Click “Download Ledger Live”
  3. Choose your platform (e.g., Windows or macOS)
  4. Follow the on-screen installation instructions

⚠️ Important: Only download Ledger Live from ledger.com. Avoid downloading from third-party sites or app stores that are not linked directly from Ledger's official page.

🔐 Step 2: Set Up or Connect Your Ledger Device

Ledger Live works in combination with your Ledger hardware wallet — Ledger Nano S Plus, Ledger Nano X, or Ledger Stax™.

Once Ledger Live is installed:

  1. Open the app and click “Get Started”
  2. Choose your device:
  • Nano S Plus
  • Nano X
  • Ledger Stax
  1. Choose your path:
  • Set up as new device
  • Restore using recovery phrase
  • Already initialized

Device Setup Highlights:

  • Set a PIN code on your Ledger device (4–8 digits)
  • Write down your 24-word recovery phrase
  • DO NOT take photos or store it digitally
  • Store it securely offline — your 24 words are your only backup

Ledger Live will guide you through these steps safely. Every device also goes through a genuine check to verify its authenticity.

🛠️ Step 3: Install Apps for Your Coins

Each cryptocurrency runs on its own blockchain and requires an “app” to be installed on your Ledger device.

To install apps:

  1. In Ledger Live, go to the “Manager” tab
  2. Connect and unlock your device
  3. Search for the coin you want (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum)
  4. Click “Install”

This process does not expose your keys or balances — everything is verified and signed securely using your device.

💼 Step 4: Add Crypto Accounts

Once apps are installed, you can add specific accounts for each coin.

To add an account:

  1. Go to the “Accounts” tab
  2. Click “Add Account”
  3. Select the asset (e.g., Bitcoin)
  4. Connect your Ledger device to synchronize your address with the blockchain
  5. Once done, your balance and transaction history will appear in Ledger Live

You can now track your portfolio, monitor prices, and manage assets all in one place.

💸 Step 5: Send and Receive Crypto Securely

Now that your accounts are set up, you’re ready to send and receive funds.

To receive crypto:

  1. Click “Receive”
  2. Choose the account
  3. Connect and unlock your Ledger device
  4. Verify the address on-screen and on your device
  5. Share the verified address with the sender

To send crypto:

  1. Click “Send”
  2. Paste the recipient’s address and amount
  3. Connect your Ledger device
  4. Physically confirm the transaction

No transaction can be executed without your manual confirmation on the device — ensuring maximum security.

🔒 Safety Tips From Ledger™

Your Ledger device is your vault. Ledger Live is your control panel. To keep your assets secure:

  • Never share your 24-word recovery phrase
  • Ledger will never ask for your phrase — online or offline
  • Bookmark the real site: https://www.ledger.com
  • Keep your firmware and Ledger Live up to date
  • Use the Ledger Extension to access Web3 dApps securely

📊 Explore More Features

With Ledger Live, you can go beyond basic transactions:

  • Stake tokens like ETH, ADA, DOT, and more to earn passive rewards
  • Buy crypto directly with credit card, Apple Pay, or bank transfer
  • Explore DeFi with MetaMask + Ledger or the Ledger Extension
  • Manage NFTs directly in Ledger Live or with supported dApps

Everything happens with your hardware wallet — your private keys never leave the device.

🆘 Need Help?

Ledger offers 24/7 access to:

  • The Help Center: support.ledger.com
  • Ledger Academy for learning crypto security basics
  • Video tutorials on the Ledger YouTube Channel

Always get support from official sources only.

🎉 You’re Ready to Go

You’ve downloaded Ledger Live, set up your device, and are now ready to securely manage your crypto.

🔐 Your keys. Your crypto. Your Ledger.
🚀 Start managing your assets at:
👉 https://www.ledger.com/start

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