Ledger Live Wallet — Official Setup & Login

Your concise, security-first guide to installing Ledger Live, initializing your hardware wallet, and signing in safely. Always download from the official website, never from ads or random mirrors.

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Why Ledger Live?

Ledger Live is the companion app for Ledger hardware wallets, designed to help you manage accounts, update firmware, and approve transactions with your device. It centralizes portfolio tracking, staking, and app management while keeping private keys safely inside your hardware wallet. Because security is paramount, you should obtain the installer solely from the official source.

Download only from the official Ledger Live page to avoid malware.

Before You Start

  • A genuine Ledger device (e.g., Nano X, Nano S Plus) in original packaging.
  • A computer with admin rights (Windows, macOS, or Linux) and a stable USB connection.
  • Your Recovery Sheet and a pen. Never type your 24 words into any website or app.

Verify platform support and latest release notes on the official download page.

Step-by-Step: Install & Set Up

  1. Download: Visit the official page and choose your OS installer. Avoid third-party “aggregator” sites and sponsored search results that imitate the brand. (Official Ledger Live)
  2. Verify the file: Check the file name and code-signing details. On macOS, right-click → Open to see the identified developer. On Windows, confirm the publisher in the installer dialog.
  3. Install: Run the installer and follow prompts. Keep default paths unless you know why to change them.
  4. Connect your device: Use the supplied cable. If prompted, unlock the device with your PIN.
  5. Initialize (if new): Create a new wallet on the device and write down the 24-word recovery phrase. Confirm words on the device screen. Do not store the phrase in screenshots, cloud notes, or email.
  6. Pair with Ledger Live: In the app, select your device model, then follow prompts to add accounts and install coin apps.

Need the latest installer again? Here’s the official link.

Logging In & Daily Use

  1. Open Ledger Live on your computer.
  2. Connect and unlock your Ledger device with your PIN.
  3. Approve any pairing prompts on the device screen.
  4. Access your portfolio, install apps, and send/receive. All private key actions stay on the device.

If anything looks unfamiliar, recheck you’re using the official Ledger Live app.

Troubleshooting Quick Wins

App won’t recognize the device

  • Try another USB port or cable; avoid hubs.
  • Ensure your device is on the home screen (not inside a coin app) when pairing.
  • Update Ledger Live and device firmware from within the app’s Manager tab.

Failed update or stuck install

  • Close other wallet apps and browser extensions that might lock USB.
  • Reboot both computer and device, then retry.
  • Temporarily disable strict USB filtering software, then re-enable after success.

When in doubt, reinstall from the official source.

Security Best Practices

Only download or update using the official Ledger Live link.

FAQs

Is Ledger Live a custodial wallet?

No. Your private keys never leave the hardware device; Ledger Live is an interface to manage and sign with your device.

Do I need my 24 words to log in?

Not for daily use. You need your PIN to unlock the device. The 24 words are only for recovery on a new device.

How do I verify updates are genuine?

Trigger updates from within the app’s Manager and verify device prompts. When reinstalling, use the genuine download page.

For a clean reinstall, return to the official Ledger Live webpage.

Safe Reinstallation Checklist

  1. Confirm the URL bar shows the legitimate domain.
  2. Close suspicious wallet apps or extensions.
  3. Back up critical data unrelated to Ledger (for system stability).
  4. Download, install, then reconnect your Ledger device.
  5. Re-add accounts; balances sync from the blockchain.