01
Install the app
Download Ledger Live only from Ledger’s official website. Choose the installer for your operating system.
Choose your download DESKTOP COMPANION GUIDE
Your crypto.
Your control.
Get started with Ledger Live, the companion app for your Ledger hardware wallet. Follow a clear setup path, check for updates, and keep your assets protected.
Your recovery phrase stays offline.
Never enter it in an app, website, or support chat.
Never enter it in an app, website, or support chat.
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TOTAL BALANCE$24,680.52
↗ 8.24% past month
₿BitcoinBTC · 0.2841$18,240.20
◆EthereumETH · 1.9230$6,440.32
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Illustrative interface · balances shown are not real
ONE SECURE SETUP, THREE SIMPLE STEPS01 DOWNLOAD · 02 CONNECT · 03 UPDATE
A SIMPLE START
From unboxing
to ready in minutes.
Ledger Live works alongside your Ledger hardware wallet. Your device confirms transactions, while the app helps you view accounts and manage supported assets.
02
Connect your device
Open the app, connect your Ledger with USB, then unlock it with your PIN. Follow the on-screen prompts.
Read Ledger support03
Set up accounts
Use the app catalog to install the relevant coin apps on your device, then add accounts to view balances.
Review security tipsAlready have a recovery phrase? Restore access only on your Ledger device. Ledger Live and Ledger support will never ask you to type your 24 words into a computer.
GET THE OFFICIAL APP
Download Ledger Live
from the source.
Use the official Ledger download page to get the latest desktop app. Avoid search ads, unofficial mirrors, and links sent in direct messages.
Go to Ledger downloads Opens ledger.com in a new tab. Check the address before downloading.AVAILABLE FOR DESKTOP
macOSCheck the current minimum version on Ledger.com
WindowsDownload the official Windows installer
LinuxFollow Ledger’s current distribution guidance
For safety, download links on this guide always lead to Ledger’s official website.
STAY CURRENT
Update with
confidence.
Updates can include important security improvements and new features. Check the app and device separately—Ledger Live software and Ledger device firmware are not the same update.
Check official release infoSAFE UPDATE CHECKLIST READY WHEN YOU ARE
01
Open Ledger Live directlyDo not follow update links from unsolicited emails or messages.
02
Review the update promptInstall app updates only from within the app or ledger.com.
03
Keep your device connectedFollow the device screen and app instructions until complete.
04
Never share your recovery phraseNo legitimate update requires entering your 24-word phrase online.
YOUR SECURITY, ALWAYS
Three rules worth
remembering.
Good security is simple. Keep these habits in place every time you use Ledger Live.
Protect your 24 words
Write your recovery phrase on paper and store it privately offline. Anyone who gets it can access your crypto.
Verify on your device
Check recipient addresses and transaction details on your Ledger screen before approving anything.
Trust only official sources
Ledger will never ask for your recovery phrase. Be wary of impersonators, urgent messages, and fake support.
GOOD TO KNOW
Quick answers.
Is Ledger Live free to download?+
Ledger Live is available from Ledger’s official website. Some third-party services or network transactions may have separate fees; check details before confirming.
Can I use Ledger Live without a Ledger device?+
Ledger Live’s account and transaction features are designed to work with a compatible Ledger hardware wallet. Never trust an app claiming it can recover your phrase.
What should I do if an update fails?+
Keep your recovery phrase secure and do not share it with support. Visit Ledger’s official support site by typing its address directly into your browser.