Ledger® Live – Getting Started with Ledger® Wallet

1. What is Ledger Live & why use it?

Ledger Live is the official companion app for Ledger hardware wallets. It lets you install apps on your device, view balances, receive and send crypto, buy/swap assets, stake where supported, and keep firmware up to date — while keeping your private keys isolated on the device. Use Ledger Live as the secure bridge between your hardware wallet and the web/mobile world.

2. Quick setup (step-by-step)

1. Download Ledger Live: always download Ledger Live from the official Ledger site and verify you’re on the real domain before opening any installer.
2. Install and open the app: run the installer, follow on-screen prompts, and create a new device or restore an existing one.
3. Initialize your Ledger device: choose a PIN, write down the 24-word recovery phrase on the provided card (never store it digitally).
4. Install apps: from Ledger Live's Manager, install the apps you need (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.) on your Ledger device.
5. Add accounts: in Ledger Live add accounts for each asset you want to manage and let the app synchronize balances.
6. Test with a small transaction: before moving large amounts, send a small test transfer to confirm everything works.

3. Security rules you must follow

• Never share your recovery phrase. Ledger (or any legitimate service) will never ask for it.
• Only download Ledger Live from the official Ledger website.
• Use a strong PIN on your device and enable a device passphrase (optional) for extra account partitions.
• Keep firmware updated using Ledger Live’s secure update flow.
• Buy devices only from official Ledger channels or authorized resellers to avoid tampered hardware.

4. Common tasks

• Receive funds: use the receive button in Ledger Live, confirm the address on the device display.
• Send funds: create a transaction in Ledger Live and confirm details on your Ledger device before approving.
• Update firmware & apps: open Manager and follow Ledger Live prompts — do not install firmware from links sent in emails.

5. Where to learn more

Official resources make a big difference for safety and reliability.

6. Final checklist

• I downloaded Ledger Live from ledger.com.
• I recorded my recovery phrase offline and stored it safely.
• I verified addresses on my Ledger device before sending crypto.
• I keep firmware and Ledger Live updated and watch the official status page for incidents.