Ledger Live – Secure Crypto Wallet Management App
Ledger Live – Secure Crypto Wallet Management App
Ledger Live is the official crypto wallet management app for Ledger® hardware wallets. Designed to give you full control over your digital assets, Ledger Live lets you manage thousands of cryptocurrencies and NFTs from one intuitive, secure platform — all while keeping your private keys offline.
What is Ledger Live?
Ledger Live is a powerful application that connects with your Ledger hardware wallet (such as the Nano X or Nano S Plus) to manage, track, and secure your crypto. It allows users to buy, sell, exchange, stake, and hold cryptocurrencies, while interacting with decentralized services and NFT platforms — all with hardware-grade security built in.
Core Features
- Secure Management: All transactions are validated on your physical device, keeping your private keys safe from online threats.
- Multi-Asset Support: Supports over 5,000 digital assets including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and ERC-20 tokens.
- NFT Functionality: View, send, and receive NFTs directly in Ledger Live from networks like Ethereum and Polygon.
- Integrated Buying & Selling: Purchase crypto using traditional payment methods, and sell directly to fiat.
- Staking Options: Stake select tokens like Ethereum, Polkadot, and Tezos to earn rewards.
- Portfolio Tracking: Monitor real-time asset values, price charts, and transaction history in one place.
How Ledger Live Works
- Set Up Your Ledger Device: Initialize your Ledger Nano hardware wallet and back up your recovery phrase securely.
- Install Ledger Live: Use the app on desktop or mobile to connect to your device and manage your crypto wallet.
- Install Asset Apps: Through the app manager, install apps for coins and tokens you want to use.
- Add Accounts: Create and manage individual crypto accounts for each asset.
- Send and Receive Crypto: Easily transfer assets with full verification on your hardware device.
Why Choose Ledger Live?
Unlike hot wallets or exchange-based solutions, Ledger Live paired with a Ledger hardware device provides unmatched security. Your private keys are generated and stored inside your hardware wallet — and never leave the device. Even if your computer or phone is compromised, your crypto stays safe.
Ledger Live simplifies complex blockchain operations into a single, user-friendly interface — ideal for both beginners and experienced users. Whether you're staking, holding, swapping, or exploring NFTs, you can do it confidently within a protected environment.
Supported Assets
Ledger Live supports a wide range of assets, including:
- Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL)
- ERC-20 and BEP-20 tokens
- Polygon (MATIC), Polkadot (DOT), Tezos (XTZ)
- Cardano (ADA), Avalanche (AVAX), Stellar (XLM)
- Thousands of other tokens and NFT collections
Ledger Live is also expanding its NFT support, enabling users to manage collectibles across multiple blockchain networks securely.
Security Best Practices
- Never share your 24-word recovery phrase — not even with support.
- Only install Ledger Live from the official Ledger® source.
- Always verify transactions on your device before confirming.
- Keep your device firmware and Ledger Live app updated regularly.
- Use offline or air-gapped backups for your recovery phrase storage.
Getting Started
To get started with Ledger Live:
- Unbox and initialize your Ledger device.
- Write down your 24-word recovery phrase and store it safely offline.
- Install Ledger Live on your preferred device.
- Connect your wallet and begin adding crypto accounts.
- Use Ledger Live to manage, track, and secure your crypto and NFTs.