What Ledger Live® does for you

Ledger Live® combines a user-friendly experience with strong security guarantees. It lets you add multiple accounts, view balances across dozens of blockchains, send and receive assets, sign transactions using your Ledger hardware device, and keep track of your portfolio in real time. The app is designed so that all sensitive cryptographic operations happen on the hardware device — Ledger Live only acts as a secure interface.

Core features

Portfolio overview

See your total holdings, value changes, and asset breakdown in one place. Filter by token, network, or timeframe.

Secure transactions

Transactions must be confirmed on your Ledger device — private keys never leave the secure element.

App management

Install blockchain-specific apps on your device through Ledger Live to enable support for new assets and features.

Staking & earnings

Stake supported assets directly from Ledger Live to earn rewards while maintaining custody of your keys.

Swap & buy integrations

Access partner services to buy crypto or swap between tokens without exposing your private keys.

Secure recovery flow

Guided recovery and device initialization processes ensure you can restore access safely if a device is lost.

How it preserves security

Ledger Live is built around a simple principle: keep secret material isolated. When you prepare a transaction, Ledger Live constructs the transaction data and sends it to your Ledger hardware device where the private key signs it. The signed transaction is returned to Ledger Live for broadcasting. This separation means that even if your computer or phone is compromised, the attacker cannot extract your private keys.

Getting started — quick steps

  1. Download Ledger Live from the official Ledger website.
  2. Install your Ledger hardware device and initialize it securely, writing down the recovery phrase offline.
  3. Open Ledger Live, add accounts for the assets you use, and install any required device apps via the App Catalog.
  4. When sending funds, always verify the details on your device screen before approving.

Tips for safer use

  • Only download Ledger Live from the official source — verify URLs and signatures.
  • Keep device firmware and Ledger Live updated to the latest versions.
  • Never share your recovery phrase online or with anyone claiming to be support.
  • Use a PIN and consider an optional passphrase for additional account separation.

Privacy & transparency

Ledger Live collects only minimal telemetry needed to improve service and never has access to your private keys. The application is designed to provide transparency about what it does and how it protects your data; always consult Ledger’s official documentation for the latest privacy and security practices.

Why Ledger Live matters

Ledger Live is the bridge between intuitive portfolio management and high-assurance hardware security. It empowers both beginners and experienced users to manage complex crypto activity — from simple transfers to staking and DeFi interactions — while keeping ownership of private keys firmly in the user’s hands. In a space where custody equals control, Ledger Live provides the tools to manage that control with clarity and confidence.

Secure your assets, verify every action, and use Ledger Live® together with your Ledger hardware device to create a resilient, user-first custody solution.