Introduction
Ledger® Live is the official companion application for Ledger hardware wallets. It lets you manage accounts, check balances, send and receive assets, and interact with DeFi and NFT services while keeping private keys offline in your Ledger device. This guide walks you from downloading Ledger Live, through the login/setup flow, to best security practices — all in a compact presentation-style HTML file you can reuse or share.
Why use Ledger Live?
- Securely manage multiple cryptocurrencies from one interface.
- Keep private keys on-device (offline) while using a modern app to sign transactions.
- Access extra services (staking, apps, NFT gallery) through Ledger Live integrations.
Before you begin (Checklist)
- Buy your Ledger hardware wallet from an official channel and keep its packaging sealed until first use.
- Use a trusted computer or mobile device and download Ledger Live only from Ledger's official site.
- Do NOT enter or share your recovery phrase (seed) with anyone or any app — Ledger will never ask for it.
Step-by-step: Download & Install
- Open your browser and go to Ledger's official Ledger Live download page.
- Choose the correct operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux) or install from the App Store / Google Play for mobile versions.
- Verify the downloaded file if you want higher assurance (Ledger publishes signatures/hashes for Ledger Live releases).
Step-by-step: First-time Setup & Login
- Connect your Ledger device to your computer or pair with mobile via Bluetooth where supported.
- Open Ledger Live and follow the onboarding wizard: select "Set up as a new device" or "Restore from recovery phrase" if you already have one.
- Set a PIN on the device (this is not the recovery phrase). Keep the recovery phrase offline, written on the provided card & stored safely.
- In Ledger Live, add accounts for the cryptocurrencies you want to manage. The app stores account metadata locally; the device signs transactions offline.
Security best practices
- Never enter your 24-word recovery phrase into a computer, website, or app — it belongs only on the hardware device during initial setup or secure recovery.
- Always download Ledger Live from the official site and double-check file signatures when possible.
- Beware of phishing sites, malicious fake apps, and unsolicited instructions asking for your seed phrase or device verification codes.
- Keep firmware and Ledger Live updated to the latest official versions.
Troubleshooting — quick tips
- If Ledger Live cannot detect your device, try a different USB cable/port and ensure the device firmware is up to date.
- For pairing issues on mobile, confirm Bluetooth permissions and proximity; try restarting both device and phone.
- If you suspect a compromised computer, do not plug your Ledger into it — use a clean machine and restore your wallet with your recovery phrase only on your Ledger device.
Presentation notes (Speaker tips)
- Emphasize hands-on safety: hardware wallets reduce online exposure but are only as safe as how their recovery phrases are guarded.
- Show the audience the official Ledger download page live (or use a screenshot from the official site) to demonstrate where to download & verify the app.
- Walk through a dry-run of connecting a device, setting a PIN, and adding an account in Ledger Live (no funds required).