Ledger Live is the official companion app for Ledger hardware wallets, built around security, clarity, and everyday usability. It helps you track, send, receive, stake, and swap cryptocurrencies while keeping private keys safely on your device.
Security-first
Portfolio & Accounts
Staking • Swap • App Manager
Ledger Live is the companion application for Ledger’s hardware wallets, delivering a polished interface and a feature set that prioritizes safety without sacrificing convenience. It is designed for individual users and teams who want to keep control of their private keys while enjoying modern asset management tools.
Ledger Live pairs with a Ledger hardware device to ensure private keys never leave a secure element. Transactions are prepared in the app but must be confirmed on the physical device. This two-factor signing flow significantly reduces exposure to remote attacks and software vulnerabilities.
Ledger Live bundles core capabilities into a single experience:
Portfolio & Accounts: Unified balances across supported assets with historical charts and real-time price updates.
Send & Receive: Clear transaction previews and mandatory device confirmation for every transfer.
App Manager: Install, remove, and update blockchain-specific apps on your Ledger device.
Staking & Earning: Delegate supported assets and claim rewards through the app interface.
Swap & Exchange: Integrated swaps with fee breakdowns and quoted routes aggregated from liquidity providers.
Security is at the core of Ledger Live. Private keys reside inside the device’s secure element and are never exposed to the host machine. Each transaction must be visually confirmed on the device screen, preventing malicious software from silently authorizing transfers. Ledger Live minimizes telemetry and offers privacy settings so users can limit data sharing.
The application emphasizes a clean, modern UI and cross-platform availability for desktop and mobile. Notifications highlight firmware updates and critical security advisories. Built-in guides and tooltips help new users complete tasks like device setup, recovery, and staking with confidence.
To begin, download the app from the official Ledger website, connect your device, and either initialize a new wallet or restore an existing one with your recovery phrase. Use the App Manager to install the blockchain apps required for assets you plan to manage, then add accounts to track balances.
Ledger Live displays network fees clearly before transactions are submitted. Users can pick slower or faster fee tiers based on urgency. For in-app swaps or third-party services, the app shows a fee breakdown and provider info so you know what you’re paying and why.
Advanced users can access options like custom derivation paths, passphrase integrations, and debugging logs. Developers can integrate with Ledger’s tooling to test interactions on public and test networks while keeping sensitive keys secure on the device.
Organizations can use Ledger Live together with enterprise offerings to manage multiple devices and accounts. Centralized tracking with device-level security enables teams to enforce policies while delegating day-to-day management to trusted operators.
Store your recovery phrase offline and never share it.
Always download Ledger Live from official sources and verify firmware authenticity on the device.
Consider using an additional passphrase only if you can store it reliably; losing it results in permanent loss of access.
Keep Ledger Live and firmware updated to receive security patches and feature improvements.
Ledger provides extensive documentation, community resources, and official support channels. Ledger Live links directly to guides and troubleshooting articles to assist with recovery, firmware updates, and app management tasks.
Is Ledger Live free? Yes. Ledger Live is free to use; network and third-party service fees still apply for transfers and swaps.
Can I use Ledger Live without a device? No — the app is built to work with a Ledger hardware device so private keys rema