Getting Started — Official Ledger Wallet Guide
Ledger Live Desktop is a secure and intuitive application designed to help you manage your cryptocurrency portfolio safely. This guide walks you through the essential steps to get started with your Ledger device and Ledger Live software.
With Ledger Live, users can check their balances, send and receive cryptocurrencies, and install supported apps directly on their Ledger hardware wallet. Security and simplicity are the core principles of Ledger Live.
Installing Ledger Live on your desktop is straightforward. The software is compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux. Follow these steps to get started:
Ledger Live ensures that the latest version of the software is always available and automatically checks for updates to enhance security and features.
After installing Ledger Live, you need to set up your Ledger hardware device:
Remember: Ledger never stores your recovery phrase. Keeping it secure is your responsibility.
Ledger Live provides a powerful interface for managing your crypto assets:
Ledger Live is designed to simplify crypto management while maintaining robust security features like device verification and transaction signing.
Yes, Ledger Live is completely free. You only need to purchase a Ledger hardware wallet to use it securely.
Yes, Ledger Live can be installed on multiple computers. However, your recovery phrase must remain private and secure.
If your Ledger device is lost, you can recover your funds on a new Ledger device or compatible wallet using your 24-word recovery phrase.
Ledger Live itself cannot access your funds. Your crypto is secured on your Ledger hardware wallet, which signs transactions offline. Only phishing attacks or loss of recovery phrase can compromise your funds.