Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér — Introduction
Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér introduces you to the Ledger Live desktop application and explains why Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér is the recommended companion for Ledger hardware devices. Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér helps you manage accounts, view your portfolio, send and receive assets, and access staking or app management — all while keeping your private keys on your Ledger device.
Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér — What You’ll Need
Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér requires a compatible desktop (Windows, macOS, or Linux) and a Ledger hardware device (Ledger Nano S Plus, Ledger Nano X, or a supported model). Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér also expects you to have your recovery phrase securely stored and never shared. Before you begin Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér, ensure you have a USB cable (or Bluetooth for Ledger Nano X) and administrative rights to install software on your computer.
Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér — Secure Download & Installation
Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér must be downloaded from the official Ledger website only. Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér prevents tampering by using an official installer and code signing. Follow these steps for Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér:
- Open your browser and go to the official Ledger website to download Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér.
- Choose the correct operating system installer for Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér (Windows .exe, macOS .dmg, or Linux package).
- Run the installer and follow the on-screen prompts to complete Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér installation.
- Launch Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér and proceed to initial setup.
Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér — Initial Setup
Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér guides you through adding an existing device or setting up a new one. Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér will ask whether you already own a Ledger device or need instructions to purchase and initialize one. When configuring Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér, follow on-screen instructions carefully and confirm each action on your hardware device to maintain security.
Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér — Adding Accounts
Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér makes adding accounts straightforward. Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér supports dozens of blockchains and tokens via individual apps that you install to your Ledger device. To add an account in Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér, open Accounts > Add account, pick the cryptocurrency, and confirm the account address on your device display when prompted by Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér.
Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér — Sending & Receiving
Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér secures every transaction by requiring confirmation on the Ledger device itself. Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér ensures the address shown in the app matches the device screen before signing. To send using Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér, choose Send, enter the recipient and amount, then validate and confirm on your Ledger device. To receive, choose Receive and verify the address on your Ledger device before sharing it.
Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér — App Manager and Firmware
Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér includes a Manager to install blockchain apps and update device firmware. Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér will notify you of recommended firmware updates; apply these only through Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér to ensure authenticity. Regular firmware and app updates in Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér keep your device compatible and secure against new threats.
Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér — Portfolio, Staking & DeFi
Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér provides a Portfolio view, staking integrations, and links to supported DeFi services. Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér lets you track balances and performance, delegate stake where supported, and safely connect to third-party DApps using your Ledger device for transaction approval — all while preserving key isolation with Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér.
Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér — Best Security Practices
Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér emphasizes strong security habits. Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér recommends never entering your recovery phrase into any app, website, or device other than the Ledger hardware interface during initial setup. Store your recovery phrase offline in a secure place and consider multiple backups. Use Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér only from trusted computers and double-check addresses on your hardware device display every time.
Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér — Troubleshooting Tips
Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér troubleshooting is simple for common issues. Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér suggests these actions if you encounter problems:
- If Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér does not detect your device, try a different USB cable or port and ensure the device is unlocked.
- If Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér shows app installation errors, update Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér and the device firmware via the Manager.
- If sync or balance issues appear in Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér, restart the app and re-open the affected account; contact Ledger support if discrepancies persist.
Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér — Advanced Tips
Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér supports advanced workflows such as multiple accounts per currency, connecting to partner services, and exporting read-only addresses for accounting. Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér can be paired with companion software when needed, but always confirm transactions directly on the device to ensure Ledger® Live: Desktop | Getting Started with Ledgér maintains end-to-end security.