This presentation walks you through the essentials for logging into Ledger Live, Ledger’s official desktop and mobile application that lets you manage cryptocurrency assets on your Ledger hardware wallet. Whether you're a beginner opening Ledger Live for the first time, or returning and need a quick security checklist, these pages cover the who, what, and how.
Ledger Live is the user-facing companion that connects to your Ledger hardware device (like Ledger Nano S Plus or Ledger Nano X). It provides portfolio overview, transaction history, app management, and the ability to send/receive supported crypto. Importantly, it never exposes your private keys — only the hardware device does.
Tip: If you already have crypto managed on another wallet, create a fresh account in Ledger Live and transfer funds to avoid risk during initial setup.
Launch the Ledger Live app on your desktop or mobile device. If this is your first time, Ledger Live will present options: Set up a new device or Connect an existing device. Choose Connect an existing device if you already have a Ledger hardware wallet.
Attach your Ledger to your computer via USB or pair via Bluetooth (Ledger Nano X). Unlock the device using your PIN when prompted. Ledger Live interacts with the device but your private keys remain on the hardware itself.
On the device, open the app corresponding to the asset (for example, the Bitcoin app for BTC). Ledger Live may request permission to communicate — confirm on the device.
Ledger Live will discover your accounts and sync transaction history. You may be guided to install or update apps on your Ledger device; approve those actions on the hardware.
Once logged in, use Ledger Live to check balances, receive funds (display and verify receiving addresses on your device!), and send transactions (you will always confirm transactions physically on the device).
Ledger devices require a numeric PIN; enter it on the device itself. If you forget the PIN and reset the device, you can recover with your 24‑word phrase — but that phrase must be stored securely.
When Ledger Live requests to connect to a device, you'll see a Allow Ledger Manager or Allow Ledger Live prompt. Approve only on devices you own and recognize.
Your 24‑word recovery phrase is the ultimate key to your assets. Ledger staff, support teams, or anyone else will never ask you to disclose it. Keep it offline.
Always download Ledger Live from official pages. Check URLs carefully and avoid search engine ads that may lead to impostor sites.
Check cable and port, ensure device is unlocked, and confirm you used an official Ledger Live install. If using Bluetooth, ensure the Ledger Live mobile app has required permissions.
If an update fails, keep the device connected, restart Ledger Live, and try again. Never enter your recovery phrase into the app — recovery is only performed on the device when necessary.
Use your 24‑word recovery phrase on a new Ledger device to restore accounts. If you suspect phrase theft, move funds to a new wallet created from a brand-new secure seed.
No. Ledger Live does not require an email-based account to use the core wallet functions. Your identity on-chain is tied to the hardware and the recovery phrase.
Ledger Live itself is just software; the critical security lies in your device's private keys and how you handle your recovery phrase. Keep software up to date and avoid unofficial plugins.
Below are official Ledger resources for downloads, help, and learning. Always bookmark the pages you use frequently.
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